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

“Yeah, I think it’s probably a little bit longer of a ramp-up leading into opening night for him just obviously in Year 23, it’s uncharted territory here,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times

Now an epilogue, significantly expanded from the novels, has brought the final three episodes into uncharted territory: Belly is blossoming in Paris, where she’s gained independence and a taste for pain au chocolat, finding herself in new friendships and even dating someone new.

From Los Angeles Times

His experience at super-middleweight could prove decisive; neither fighter has been dropped as a professional, but Alvarez's natural power at 12st may push Crawford into uncharted territory.

From BBC

It was the transfer window when spending by Premier League clubs went into uncharted territory.

From BBC

The document "really gives a lot of flavour as to the planning and preparation for uncharted territory back then", she said, outlining "the payment of pesos of common gold for expenses in preparation for discovery of the spice lands".

From BBC