uncounted

[uhn-koun-tid]

adjective

1. not counted. count.

2. innumerable.

   Uncounted generations of tiny creatures built the coral atolls.

uncounted

/ ʌnˈkaʊntɪd /

adjective

1. unable to be counted; innumerable

2. not counted

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncounted¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; un- ¹ + count ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

From HIV to environmental toxins to police misconduct, the story is familiar: what goes uncounted is more easily ignored.

From Salon

The AEC does not formally declare a seat until it is confident the result will not change based on the number of uncounted votes, which can sometimes take days.

From BBC

This case brings this outbreak's total number of human infections to 61, though many cases may be going uncounted.

From Salon

The giant purse contains a dead goldfish in a bag, a gun, a smaller night purse and an uncounted Pennsylvania ballot.

From Los Angeles Times

Though thousands of votes remained uncounted Thursday evening, the gap of support between Lurie and his opponents was deemed too big to bridge.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• countless 
• untold