uncharted
adjective
un·chart·ed
ˌən-ˈchär-təd 
: not recorded or plotted on a map, chart, or plan
an uncharted island
—often used figurativelyThe discussion moved into uncharted territory/waters. [=moved into a new and unknown area]
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The fifth episode of Industry wades into uncharted territory, leaving the British banks of London behind and landing on West African soil.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The rise of prediction markets is the latest chapter in the uncharted wild west of sports betting — which is likely to have its biggest day of the year when the Super Bowl comes to California on Sunday.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Georgia women’s basketball is navigating uncharted waters this season.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Crystal Palace ventured into uncharted territory in the winter transfer window.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The rise of prediction markets is the latest chapter in the uncharted wild west of sports betting — which is likely to have its biggest day of the year when the Super Bowl comes to California on Sunday.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Georgia women’s basketball is navigating uncharted waters this season.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Crystal Palace ventured into uncharted territory in the winter transfer window.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Uncharted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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uncharted
adjective
un·chart·ed
ˌən-ˈchärt-əd
: not recorded or located on a map, chart, or plan : unknown
vast uncharted wilderness
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