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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Be it a hoax or an undiscovered species, the mystery and mythology around Bigfoot has captured people's imaginations for decades.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Nature is one of the richest sources of useful enzymes, yet many remain undiscovered.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026
According to the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, Norway's undiscovered resources are estimated at 3.48 billion cubic meters of equivalent oil and gas, 60 percent of which are believed to be in the Barents Sea.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
A Japanese archaeological crew amid ruins and scaffolding is eager to meet undiscovered victims of Pompeii’s devastation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
A rope of bloody saliva forming a shape like an undiscovered continent drooled upon the leather and I wiped it quickly away.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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