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
Furano, however, still feels undiscovered.
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Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
This year a team identified a new approach for finding undiscovered prime numbers.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2025
How many people are just happening upon undiscovered gems while scrolling through Netflix?
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
During my recent drive through the area, I was transported to an undiscovered, more nostalgic version of the state, where narrow mountain highways lead to glassy alpine lakes and former gold rush communities still ooze with small-town charm.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
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Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
This year a team identified a new approach for finding undiscovered prime numbers.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2025
How many people are just happening upon undiscovered gems while scrolling through Netflix?
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
During my recent drive through the area, I was transported to an undiscovered, more nostalgic version of the state, where narrow mountain highways lead to glassy alpine lakes and former gold rush communities still ooze with small-town charm.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undiscovered
Adjective
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Unusual itineraries that put a new spin on classic destinations—and those that venture into unexplored areas.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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The moon's south pole, which is largely unexplored except for a few uncrewed robotic missions, is believed to be home to subsurface water ice that could be a valuable resource for astronauts living and working at a lunar base.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The cause of the fire is still unknown.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Undiscovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undiscovered. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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