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

Cosby had taken breaks from the show before, but a tragedy of this magnitude, at a time when cameras were scheduled to roam in and out of Cosby and her friends’ homes, was uncharted territory for everyone involved. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Being on the contestant side, however, is uncharted territory for him. — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Unlike figuring out the odds that someone will have a green-eyed baby, the knotty, impossible questions sit in uncharted territory. — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Continue reading … UNCHARTED WATERS — Massive great white shark makes history while venturing into uncharted waters. — FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 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