uncharted territory
The term "uncharted territory" is often used metaphorically to describe new, unfamiliar, or unexplored areas or situations.
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Definition
B2Exploration
(literal)An area of land or sea that has not been mapped or surveyed.
Example
- The explorers ventured into uncharted territory, hoping to discover new lands.
B2General
(figurative)A new or unfamiliar situation without clear guidelines or precedents.
Example
- Starting a business can feel like entering uncharted territory.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "uncharted territory":
uncharted watervirgin territoryterra incognitano man's landbreak new groundtroubled waters