undiscovered

adjective

Definition of undiscoverednext
as in unexplored
not having been found or noticed; not discovered undiscovered territory The team of scientists searched the jungle for previously undiscovered species of insects.

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Recent Examples of undiscovered The special season swaps undiscovered talent for a wide range of celebrities – actors, musicians, influencers, athletes, comedians, and reality television stars. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 Season 31 of the long-running music competition series — which will premiere after season 30 hits airwaves in the fall — will feature celebrity competitors rather than undiscovered talent. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Remote workers may notice previously undiscovered issues with their home's heating and cooling systems. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The soundtrack featured a vinyl release as a companion, led by an undiscovered elder soul man Auerbach discovered named Robert Finley. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for undiscovered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undiscovered
  1. unexplored
  2. unknown
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  • So we’re faced with the prospect of a Chinese rover rolling around this most interesting but heretofore unexplored region of the Moon.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Experts say the outcome of the review seems preordained, although the matter is playing out in unexplored legal territory.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unexplored
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  • Many details remain unknown, but the lower prices apply only to new drugs and existing drugs available through Medicaid.
    — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Forensic investigative genetic genealogy has emerged as a powerful tool in cold cases, allowing investigators to trace family connections from DNA evidence and identify people who may otherwise have remained unknown.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Undiscovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undiscovered. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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