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uninvestigated zone

[/ˌʌnɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪd zoʊn/]
nounpl: uninvestigated zones
zona não investigada
1. An area, region, or domain that has not been examined, explored, or studied in detail
The deep ocean remains largely an uninvestigated zone for marine biologists.
O oceano profundo permanece em grande parte uma zona não investigada para biólogos marinhos.
2. A subject matter or field of knowledge that lacks thorough research or analysis
The long-term effects of this substance represent an uninvestigated zone in medical science.
Os efeitos a longo prazo desta substância representam uma zona não investigada na ciência médica.
Synonyms
unexplored areaunexamined territoryunknown territoryuncharted zoneunstudied region
Antonyms
investigated zoneexplored territorywell-researched areacharted zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona não investigada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
zona não pesquisada
Alternative using 'pesquisada' for investigated
São Paulo
área não investigada
Commonly uses 'área' instead of 'zona'
Portugal
zona não investigada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'zona' is standard in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

uncharted waters
terra incognita
blank on the map
virgin territory
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