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uncharted
[uhn-chahr-tid]
adjective
not shown or located on a map; unexplored; unknown, as a place or region.
the uncharted depths of space.
uncharted
/ ʌˈʃɑːɪ /
adjective
(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
Example Sentences
In addition to the newsletter, Ehrenkranz also runs a Discord community, which offers its members additional ways to connect, support each other and navigate the uncharted waters of unemployment during the second Trump term.
“We’re now witnessing how long someone can physically skateboard for — this is the test. It’s uncharted territory.”
So that’s uncharted territory bringing the favorite to the Kentucky Derby.
Over 12 profoundly consequential years for the Catholic Church, Pope Francis steered it into uncharted territory and did so in ways that will resonate long into the future.
After 10 years in mid-ranking indie band Slow Club, the album propelled her into uncharted realms.
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When To Use
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.
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