uncharted

adjective

un·​chart·​ed ˌən-ˈchär-təd How to pronounce uncharted (audio)
: not recorded or plotted on a map, chart, or plan
an uncharted island
broadly : unknown
a discussion moving into uncharted territory

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Teams must feel supported to venture into uncharted territory, even when success isn’t guaranteed. Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 This innovative journey blends Earth's uncharted territories with the inspiring narrative of human curiosity and exploration. Gabe Castro-Root, Space.com, 22 Dec. 2024 The Supreme Court has never taken on the case over the U.S. government attempting to shut down a massive social media platform, which makes this uncharted territory, Allyn says. Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024 While much of this is uncharted territory and involves risk and uncertainty, banks and insurers have managing risk in their DNA. David Parker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncharted 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncharted was in 1832

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“Uncharted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharted. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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uncharted

adjective
un·​chart·​ed ˌən-ˈchärt-əd How to pronounce uncharted (audio)
: not recorded or located on a map, chart, or plan : unknown
vast uncharted wilderness

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