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]

Examples of uncharted in a Sentence

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This is uncharted territory for the regime. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026 This marked, like much of the film, uncharted territory. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026 For the Mavericks, this is uncharted territory during Kidd’s five seasons as head coach. Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026 With several fresh vessels already welcoming guests and more set to debut in 2026, a wave of new hardware beckons, promising surprises for ocean‑bound travelers drawn to uncharted pleasures. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 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 17 Jan. 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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