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 was the first time since group stages were introduced that the United States won their group before the last match day, so this is uncharted territory for many American fans. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

Every test is uncharted territory. — Omar Kardoudi june 26, New Atlas, 26 June 2026

When the latter couple make an unexpected proposition, the night spirals into uncharted territory. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Now, mega-events have a way of conjuring these kinds of issues, especially in literally and figuratively uncharted territory like this. — Kansas City Star, 17 June 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