unexplored

adjective

Definition of unexplorednext
as in undiscovered

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Recent Examples of unexplored Often, locations grow to become popular destinations thanks to good feedback from producers who braved previously unexplored countries. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 July 2026 The nearly three-hour project, which was produced independently of LAIP, features interviews with witnesses and experts and pursues unexplored tips that Pixley claims police and prosecutors ignored in their rush to convict Peterson. — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 The neighborhood/area The relatively unexplored area of Northern Lazio offers a chance to the explore the ancient Etruscan culture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026 Of all the great, unexplored environments on Earth, the ocean — so vast, so deep, so dark — inevitably tops any and all lists. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unexplored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexplored
  1. undiscovered
  2. untrodden
Adjective
  • Scientists do not yet know whether dark matter is made up of ancient black holes lurking throughout space, undiscovered heavy and slow particles, or unknown lighter and faster particles.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Spokespeople for the Colorado Department of Corrections and CoreCivic have said nothing about how the killings unfolded or how the men’s bodies went undiscovered for hours.
    — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of undiscovered
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  • Pairing it with extra archipelago adventures and a trip to Bergen makes for a civilized adventure that still feels fresh and relatively untrodden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • For some, a day trip by minibus and camel is more than enough desert – but the true adventurer will want to seek out the untrodden sands of southern Algeria.
    — Henry Haselock, TheWeek, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of untrodden

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“Unexplored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexplored. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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