UNCHARTED Definition & Meaning

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uncharted

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adjective

not shown or located on a map; unexplored; unknown, as a place or region:
the uncharted depths of space.

uncharted

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adjective

(of a physical or nonphysical region or area) not yet mapped, surveyed, or investigated
the uncharted depths of the mind
uncharted waters

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of uncharted¹

First recorded in 1840–50; un- ¹ + chart + -ed ²

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Ultimately, Trump's tariff strategy will thrust the auto industry into uncharted territory, leaving uncertainty hanging over consumers, dealers and automakers until they go into effect on Wednesday.

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It has long been the type of fantastical realm so uncharted that on the old maps, it would be designated “Here Be Monsters.”

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“But this is kind of a new era for everyone. This is all uncharted territory.”

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An analyst at South Africa's Wits University, Thokozile Madonko, says the deadlock over the budget has left South Africa in "uncharted waters".

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"If the order takes effect, we don't know what comes next - it's uncharted territory."

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Uncharted Vs. Unchartered

What’s the difference between uncharted and unchartered?

Uncharted means unexplored or unmapped, as in uncharted territory or uncharted waters. Unchartered means not having (or not done under) a charter or some other kind of official authorization, as in an unchartered flight. It’s sometimes used to mean unauthorized or lawless, as in unchartered activity.

The chart in uncharted refers to a map, but charted is not commonly used as an adjective—most people would say mapped. In contrast, both unchartered and chartered (meaning having a charter or officially authorized) are used.

The two words are often used in much different contexts, but there are some cases where both could apply. For example, a remote parcel of land may be both uncharted (unmapped) and unchartered (not bound by any official charters or laws).

Here’s an example of uncharted and unchartered used correctly in a sentence.

Example: The movie is an adventure about a group of teens who take a secret, unchartered flight to explore an uncharted island.

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Quiz yourself on uncharted vs. unchartered!

Should uncharted or unchartered be used in the following sentence?

This is _____ territory—it can’t be found on any map.

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