Unexplored: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexplored

 

[ ˌʌn.ɪkˈsplɔːrd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

uncharted territories

Not yet surveyed or investigated.

Synonyms

undiscovered, uninvestigated, unmapped.

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Word Description / Examples
unexplored

Used when referring to areas, topics, or ideas that have not been examined or studied in depth. It implies a sense of potential and adventure.

  • The scientists were excited to venture into the unexplored regions of the rainforest.
  • This theory delves into largely unexplored aspects of quantum mechanics.
uninvestigated

Pertains to cases, incidents, or claims that have not been investigated or scrutinized. Often used in contexts related to law, journalism, or research.

  • The crime remains uninvestigated due to a lack of evidence.
  • There were several uninvestigated claims in the report.
undiscovered

Refers to places, objects, or facts that have not yet been found or identified. It's often used in a literal sense.

  • Treasure hunters are always looking for undiscovered artifacts.
  • There may be undiscovered species living in that remote jungle.
unmapped

Describes geographical areas or spaces that have not been charted or mapped out. It conveys a sense of geographical virginity or remoteness.

  • The explorers set out to chart the unmapped territories of the Arctic.
  • Much of the ocean floor remains unmapped.

Examples of usage

  • The team ventured into the unexplored forest.
  • They were excited to discover the unexplored caves.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexplored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inexplorado

🇮🇳 अविकसित

🇩🇪 unerforscht

🇮🇩 belum dijelajahi

🇺🇦 недосліджений

🇵🇱 niezbadany

🇯🇵 未踏

🇫🇷 inexploré

🇪🇸 inexplorado

🇹🇷 keşfedilmemiş

🇰🇷 미개척

🇸🇦 غير مستكشفة

🇨🇿 neprozkoumaný

🇸🇰 nepreskúmaný

🇨🇳 未探索

🇸🇮 neodkrit

🇮🇸 ókannað

🇰🇿 зерттелмеген

🇬🇪 გამოუკვლეველი

🇦🇿 tədqiq edilməmiş

🇲🇽 inexplorado

Etymology

The word 'unexplored' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'explore', which comes from the Latin 'explorare', meaning 'search out'. The concept of exploring the unknown has always been linked to human curiosity and the desire for discovery.

See also: exploration, explorations, exploratory, explore, explorer, explorers, explores, exploring.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,557, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.