adj
unexplored
Unexplored (adj) means not yet examined, visited, or investigated. Example: “Much of the deep sea remains unexplored.”
adj
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Not yet examined, visited, or investigated.
"Much of the deep sea remains unexplored."
"The idea opens up an unexplored area of research."
How to use unexplored
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNobody has looked into it or been there yet.
Common pairings
unexplored territory
largely unexplored
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unexplored
- Superlative
- most unexplored
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Much of the deep sea remains _____.
Etymology
From un- ("not") plus explored, the past participle of explore.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unexplored
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What does “unexplored” mean?
The word “unexplored” means not yet examined, visited, or investigated. In plain terms, nobody has looked into it or been there yet.
How do you use “unexplored” in a sentence?
Here is “unexplored” used in a sentence: “Much of the deep sea remains unexplored.”
What part of speech is “unexplored”?
“Unexplored” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unexplored?
"unexplored" (adj) means not yet examined, visited, or investigated.
