uncharted
adjective
un·chart·ed
ˌən-ˈchär-təd 
: not recorded or plotted on a map, chart, or plan
an uncharted island
—often used figurativelyThe discussion moved into uncharted territory/waters. [=moved into a new and unknown area]
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Doctors and Hadley's family were entering largely uncharted territory.
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Gonia battle has entered uncharted territory.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Forging into uncharted territory is something of a specialty of the house.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Even those closely connected to the issue acknowledge that Missouri’s unprecedented mid-decade redistricting fight — and the looming referendum campaign — have thrust the state into uncharted waters.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
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Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Gonia battle has entered uncharted territory.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Forging into uncharted territory is something of a specialty of the house.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Even those closely connected to the issue acknowledge that Missouri’s unprecedented mid-decade redistricting fight — and the looming referendum campaign — have thrust the state into uncharted waters.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
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“Uncharted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharted. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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uncharted
adjective
un·chart·ed
ˌən-ˈchärt-əd
: not recorded or located on a map, chart, or plan : unknown
vast uncharted wilderness
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