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

Examples of unexplored in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Still, overall the film is beautiful and respectful towards its subjects, capturing the psychology of people who choose to risk their lives to plumb unexplored depths. Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024 The film was shot in the unexplored regions of Western Ghats and Uvari, which is a red sand desert along the sea coast. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unexplored 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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