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

Examples of uncharted in a Sentence

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Those circumstances have sent PACE health plans throughout the country into uncharted waters, prompting them to set up shop within senior housing projects, partner with housing providers, or even join forces with nonprofit developers to build their own. Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025 The journey begins in a tranquil town that opens into uncharted realms. David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 That means executive producers Jack Bender, who also directs, and Benjamin Cavell, who also writes, are delving into uncharted territory. EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Vacheron Constantin ventured into uncharted territory in August, dropping two new interpretations of the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 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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