Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uncharted waters

phrase

/ˌʌnˈtʃɑːrtɪd ˈwɔːtərz/

Definition

A situation or area that is unknown or untested.

Examples

Starting a new business can often feel like navigating uncharted waters.
She felt that their relationship was entering uncharted waters after the recent changes.
Explorers ventured into uncharted waters in search of new lands.

Meaning

The term ‘uncharted waters’ refers to circumstances that are unfamiliar and potentially risky where there are no established guidelines or precedents.