unexplored

adjective

un·​ex·​plored ˌən-ik-ˈsplȯrd 

: not explored: such as

a

: not penetrated or ranged over for purposes of geographical discovery

an area of unexplored wilderness

b

: not looked into or investigated

unexplored options

unexplored areas of study

Examples of unexplored in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Often, locations grow to become popular destinations thanks to good feedback from producers who braved previously unexplored countries. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 July 2026

The nearly three-hour project, which was produced independently of LAIP, features interviews with witnesses and experts and pursues unexplored tips that Pixley claims police and prosecutors ignored in their rush to convict Peterson. — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

The neighborhood/area The relatively unexplored area of Northern Lazio offers a chance to the explore the ancient Etruscan culture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

After all, oceans make up a staggering 71 percent of the planet, and the vast majority of those waters — again, the vast and deep and dark portions — remain dizzyingly unexplored. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unexplored

• particleboard
• phonorecord
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• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard