unexplored
UK: ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːd | US: ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd
adj. not having been investigated, traveled, or examined
The word "unexplored" combines the prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the verb "explore" (from Latin "explorare," meaning "to investigate or search out") and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or adjective form). The prefix "un-" negates the action of exploring, resulting in the meaning "not investigated." The term reflects a logical progression from the active act of exploration to its absence.
The Amazon rainforest still contains vast unexplored regions.
Scientists are eager to study the unexplored depths of the ocean.
His theories about ancient civilizations remain largely unexplored.
The manuscript revealed unexplored aspects of medieval history.
Space agencies aim to map unexplored areas of the moon.