uncharted

adjective

un·​chart·​ed ˌən-ˈchär-təd How to pronounce uncharted (audio)
Synonyms of unchartednext
: 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]

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The Milan Games will mark his sixth Olympics stint, so Tirico’s not exactly heading out into uncharted waters, but next Sunday’s assignment cements the 59-year-old’s status as a committed—portmanteau incoming—workaholic. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026 During the confrontation, the alien relic is activated, sending the bounty hunter, the villain Sylux and other troopers to the uncharted planet of Viewros. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026 The idea is to help future founders identify concepts that tap their current expertise, not venture into uncharted career waters, according to Lapp. Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Unexpectedly, Apple renewed this for a second season, which will venture into completely uncharted territory as the first season covered off on Crouch's entire book. New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026 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 6 Feb. 2026.

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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