uncharted territory

[uhn-chahr-tid ter-i-tawr-ee]

noun

1. an unfamiliar area or situation, especially one that has or seems to have no maps or guidelines.

   At that time, the American West was uncharted territory.

   We suddenly found ourselves in uncharted territory as the parents of a medically fragile child.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncharted territory¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Redick said the team and James are approaching “uncharted territory” when it comes to managing the superstar’s health.

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The rapid development of artificial intelligence is pushing corporate boards into uncharted territory.

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He sees the company going into “uncharted territory from an earnings standpoint,” and in his view, “the stock has yet to fully price in the upside that’s coming.”

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“This is kind of uncharted territory,” he added, calling the idea of a 50-year loan “very problematic” for its potential to cost the borrower more in interest.

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It’s all uncharted territory, said New York-based trainer David Donk, who believes they are the only brother and sister to ride against each other in the history of New York racing.

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