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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As one of the first tech giants to actually manufacture a car, Xiaomi is in uncharted territory. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2025 Now, the 40-year-old father of three finds himself in uncharted territory as the first millennial vice president and second-in-command to the oldest president to assume office − who also survived two assassination attempts. Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 As artificial intelligence accelerates in capability and adoption, the definition of work—and the institutions built to protect it—are entering uncharted territory. Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 In Free Bert, Kreischer — shirtless comedian, party legend, perpetual wildcard — finds himself in uncharted territory when his daughters are accepted to an elite Beverly Hills private school. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncharted

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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