undiscovered

adjective

un·​dis·​cov·​ered ˌən-di-ˈskə-vərd How to pronounce undiscovered (audio)
Synonyms of undiscoverednext
: not found or found out : not discovered
an undiscovered island
as yet undiscovered talents
undiscovered motives
… detected the presence of a hitherto undiscovered element.Paul Strathern

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There is an entire day of possibility yet undiscovered. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 The findings offer a glimpse of just how much life remains undiscovered beneath the surface of the world’s oceans. Ryan Brennan march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026 Untouched and undiscovered Tulum is not, but its magnetism is still manifest in its profound natural beauty, immense history, and pristine beaches with some of the whitest sand in the world. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 What Comes Next The research team plans to map geographic hotspots for undiscovered species and examine who is making these discoveries. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undiscovered

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undiscovered was in 1555

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“Undiscovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undiscovered. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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