uncharted territory

American  

[uhn-chahr-tid ter-i-tawr-ee] / ˌʌnˈtʃɑr tɪd ˈtɛr ɪˌtɔr i /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of uncharted territory

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The price relationship between silver and oil has entered uncharted territory after the precious metal’s massive surge, says DataTrek Research.

From The Wall Street Journal

Silver looks expensive based on the amount of the precious metal needed to buy oil, with the price relationship between the two commodities entering uncharted territory, according to DataTrek Research.

From MarketWatch

“We are in truly uncharted territory for this commodity pair, with silver looking very expensive relative to oil,” Colas said.

From MarketWatch

Brutal December storms have pushed Leavenworth’s economy into uncharted territory during its normally busiest season.

From The Wall Street Journal

Every time she showed up at a race, she was venturing into uncharted territory.

From The Wall Street Journal