unexplored

Definition of unexplorednext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unexplored Researchers have discovered multiple rare and new species in previously unexplored caves in Cambodia, including a flying snake and a florescent-turquoise pit viper. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 Throughout, there are instances where the filmmakers, in their effort to craft an intricate, humanistic mosaic, leave some compelling threads unexplored in favor of moving the story along. Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026 The country’s large rare-metals deposits are still largely unexplored due to a lack of capital and expertise. Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026 Brands shouldn’t view merch as a revenue stream but as an unexplored demand-generation engine that builds cultural relevance and fandom. Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unexplored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexplored
Adjective
  • Much of what lives in the deep sea remains undiscovered by humans.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
  • These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

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

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster