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unexplored

adjective
un·​ex·​plored | \ ˌən-ik-ˈsplÈŻrd How to pronounce unexplored (audio) \

Definition of unexplored

: 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

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Phase 4 looks to explore that universe even further, while also venturing into some previously unexplored corners. Devan Coggan, EW.com, "Here are all Marvel's upcoming Phase 4 movies and TV shows," 22 July 2019 Suicide in the profession went largely unexplored until U.S. studies began to surface in 2015. oregonlive.com, "Oregon tackles the veterinary suicide crisis, starting with the stigma," 10 July 2019 Hatidze’s solitude is one of the film’s prime subjects and also its dramatic mainspring, and its details and practicalities are merely hinted at, and utterly unexplored, throughout. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, "“Honeyland,” Reviewed: A Gripping, Frustrating Documentary About a Beekeeper’s Fragile Isolation," 1 Aug. 2019 Today is the beginning of the historical journey of India towards Moon and to land at a place near south pole to carry out scientific experiments to explore the unexplored. David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "India Is Headed to the Moon," 22 July 2019 Netflix is continuing the expansion of its natural history output, this time taking the plunge on a new documentary series examining Earth's vast and largely unexplored waters. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, "Netflix Teams With 'Blue Planet II' Creator on 'Oceans' Doc Series," 16 July 2019 More than 80 percent of the ocean is unmapped and unexplored, which leaves open the question of how many species there are yet to be discovered. Paul Chesley, National Geographic, "Our oceans are under attack by climate change, overfishing," 21 Mar. 2019 And Grace says that the classification of this little animal shows the hidden richness of the world’s oceans, which cover 70 percent of our planet and yet remain largely unexplored. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "This New Shark Species Looks Like a Tiny Sperm Whale," 22 July 2019 Being able to give voice to fresh, feminist and unexplored stories of young women excites me. Essence, "Tracee Ellis Ross To Star In And Executive Produce 'Daria' Spin-Off," 13 June 2019

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First Known Use of unexplored

1697, in the meaning defined above

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unexplored

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unexplored

: not yet investigated or explored
: not yet studied or discussed thoroughly

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