unexplored

adjective

un·​ex·​plored ˌən-ik-ˈsplȯrd How to pronounce unexplored (audio)
: not explored: such as
a
: not penetrated or ranged over for purposes of geographical discovery
an area of unexplored wilderness
b
: not looked into or investigated
unexplored options
unexplored areas of study

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An understanding of user diversity is often unexplored territory for brands, requiring a shift from univocal to multi-frequency communication that constantly and comprehensively reignites connection with targets, drawing them in and reaffirming values, proving to be a true asset. Fairchild Studio, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024 This new restaurant is about new beginnings, and that had to involve unexplored territory in an untapped region. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Submarine volcanoes like Axial Seamount are pivotal in understanding Earth's volcanic activity, though many remain unexplored due to their inaccessibility. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 With a population of approximately 800,000 people and only one main highway snaking through its mountains and valleys — the capital city, Thimphu, is the only one in the world without a traffic light — Bhutan remains relatively unexplored. Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unexplored 

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unexplored was in 1697

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“Unexplored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplored. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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