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Definition of uncharted

uncharted

/ʌnˈtʃɑːr.tɪd/
un · chart · ed
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• adjective

1

Completely unfamiliar, untried, or without precedent.

Example

"With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, copyright law is entering uncharted territory."

2

(of an area of land or sea) not mapped, surveyed, or explored.

Example

"The expedition set sail into the uncharted waters of the southern ocean."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Uncharted" (not mapped or explored) is frequently confused with "unchartered" (lacking a legal charter or official license); the phrase is always "uncharted territory" or "uncharted waters."

• Rhymes for uncharted

• Nearby Words

uncharitable
uncharitably
uncharming
uncharted
unchartered
unchastised
uncheck

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the prefix "un-" (not) and "charted," the past participle of "chart," which derives via Old French "charte" from Latin "charta" (leaf of paper or map).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncharted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncharted
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