uncharted

adjective

un·​chart·​ed ˌən-ˈchär-təd 

: not recorded or plotted on a map, chart, or plan

an uncharted island

—often used figuratively

The discussion moved into uncharted territory/waters. [=moved into a new and unknown area]

Examples of uncharted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This isn’t exactly uncharted territory for the Cleveland Cavaliers. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026

Undoubtedly, though, the game has changed, moving into uncharted territory that’s also a bit of a throwback. —Chad Jennings, New York Times, 21 May 2026

His departure comes at an uncharted time for CBS, as the company undergoes several leadership changes. —Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026

Coltrane’s fully instrumental version famously takes a familiar tune and steers it into uncharted musical waters. —René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing uncharted

• uncharted waters

Rhymes for uncharted

• departed
• halfhearted
• imparted
• kindhearted
• lighthearted
• restarted
• warmhearted
• wholehearted
• brokenhearted
• carted
• charted
• darted

Kids Definition

uncharted

adjective

un·​chart·​ed ˌən-ˈchärt-əd 

: not recorded or located on a map, chart, or plan : unknown

vast uncharted wilderness