uncharted

[uhn-chahr-tid]

adjective

1. not shown or located on a map; unexplored; unknown, as a place or region.

   the uncharted depths of space.

uncharted

/ ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd /

adjective

1. (of a physical or nonphysical region or area) not yet mapped, surveyed, or investigated

   uncharted waters

   the uncharted depths of the mind

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncharted¹

First recorded in 1840–50; un- ¹ + chart + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It makes for an epic of extraordinary abundance, one that occupies an uncharted border region of history and supernatural invention.

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Even some lead generation companies recognize that AI could be abused by some agencies and bring the ads for the industry into dangerous, uncharted waters.

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Still, he said, the current challenges “undoubtedly be a difficult process for our community. The fact is that we are in uncharted waters.”

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

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“We are in uncharted territory,” said Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education, which represents more than 1,700 colleges and universities.

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Related Words

• far-off 
• faraway 
• remote 
• undiscovered 
• unexplored 

When To Use

What’s the difference between uncharted and unchartered?

Uncharted means unexplored or unmapped, as in uncharted territory or uncharted waters. Unchartered means not having (or not done under) a charter or some other kind of official authorization, as in an unchartered flight. It’s sometimes used to mean unauthorized or lawless, as in unchartered activity. The chart in uncharted refers to a map, but charted is not commonly used as an adjective—most people would say mapped. In contrast, both unchartered and chartered (meaning having a charter or officially authorized) are used.The two words are often used in much different contexts, but there are some cases where both could apply. For example, a remote parcel of land may be both uncharted (unmapped) and unchartered (not bound by any official charters or laws).Here’s an example of uncharted and unchartered used correctly in a sentence.Example: The movie is an adventure about a group of teens who take a secret, unchartered flight to explore an uncharted island. Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between uncharted and unchartered.