What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
untapped
Example
The company has many untapped resources that could be used to increase profits. [untapped: adjective]
Example
There is an untapped market for eco-friendly products that the company could explore. [untapped: adjective]
unexplored
Example
The team set out to explore the unexplored regions of the Amazon rainforest. [unexplored: adjective]
Example
The researcher is interested in studying the unexplored field of quantum physics. [unexplored: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Untapped is more commonly used than unexplored in everyday language, especially in business or economic contexts. Unexplored is less common but is more commonly used in scientific or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between untapped and unexplored?
Both untapped and unexplored are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
