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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For many of Milwaukee’s players, the struggles of this season represent uncharted territory. Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 This is all uncharted territory for not just Gilmour, but also Australia's government. ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025 The novel centers on a main character entering uncharted territory in her life. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 May 2025 But in Forever, the new Netflix series, Pittman steps into uncharted territory—both professionally and emotionally. Okla Jones, Essence, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncharted

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 May. 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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