uncharted

adjective

un·​chart·​ed ˌən-ˈchär-təd How to pronounce uncharted (audio)
: not recorded or plotted on a map, chart, or plan
an uncharted island
broadly : unknown
a discussion moving into uncharted territory

Examples of uncharted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Miami finds itself in uncharted territory, with limited cap space available right now and several players who will garner plenty of interest. Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2024 The 39-year-old has been in uncharted territory since surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 points to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer last season. Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 2 Mar. 2024 In an industry notorious for its unpredictability, having access to predictive analytics and real-time data is akin to having a roadmap in uncharted territory. Chris Gallagher, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024 Is there anything else that can be done to mitigate hate speech? Towns like Matthews are not exploring uncharted territory, Graunke said. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024 This not only boosts team morale but promotes diverse thinking, which is a crucial advantage in uncharted territories. Marco Costa, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Being the top team in the Open is not uncharted territory for the Pride. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024 From poignant reflections on the lessons imparted by his father to the unexpected challenges of caring for aging parents, including the uncharted territory of changing diapers, no topic is off-limits. Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024 On the other, these companies' business models and their rapid rate of change have outpaced investors' traditional analyses—leaving investors in uncertain, uncharted territory. Raphaëlle D’ornano, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncharted was in 1832

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“Uncharted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

uncharted

adjective
un·​chart·​ed ˌən-ˈchärt-əd How to pronounce uncharted (audio)
: not recorded or located on a map, chart, or plan : unknown
vast uncharted wilderness

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