undiscovered
Britishadjective
Explanation
Undiscovered things haven't been found yet. You might dream of becoming an explorer and mapping undicovered lands — or you might hope to be a scientist who finds previously undiscovered cures for disease. Use this adjective for things that have remained unknown or not discovered for a long period of time. Some of these will be undiscovered only to you, like the undiscovered secret garden in your city or a pile of undiscovered postcards your grandparents sent each other. Undiscovered comes from the prefix un-, or "not," and discover, "reveal, uncover, or disclose."
Example Sentences
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That his offending remained undiscovered for more than three decades meant he was able to enjoy life in the community, the court heard.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
"But Kogia Helicobacter 3 belongs to a more divergent lineage, which emphasizes the possibility that there are far more undiscovered bacteria in the ocean than we realize."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Blum added that the films’ success could make studios more willing to bet on undiscovered directors who “might not have been considered” before.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
It quickly became a so-called "creepypasta" -- a short horror story reposted and modified around the web, to which other users added details such as monsters and undiscovered dimensions.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
Is it flying fish or dolphins or some undiscovered pulse?
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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