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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That means a fraudulent deed can enter the public record, look valid to the outside world and remain undiscovered for months or even years. Donovan McCarty, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 This is a destination that, for some of these travelers, is more undiscovered. Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 Scientists have described more than 14,000 species worldwide, but experts believe that tens of thousands may still be out there undiscovered. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026 But Rasmus will come to realize that some dreams are best left undiscovered. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 June 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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