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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For Caudle, a prolific folk singer-songwriter from North Carolina, Heavy Thrill represents uncharted territory on a personal level.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
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—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
When the latter couple make an unexpected proposition, the night spirals into uncharted territory.
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Doctors and Hadley's family were entering largely uncharted territory.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 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
When the latter couple make an unexpected proposition, the night spirals into uncharted territory.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Doctors and Hadley's family were entering largely uncharted territory.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 13 June 2026
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“Uncharted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharted. Accessed 24 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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