unfathomed

• Adjectif désignant ce qui n'a pas été sondé ou mesuré, surtout en parlant des profondeurs; par extension, ce qui est inexploré ou dont la profondeur, l'étendue ou le sens reste inconnu.

An archaic adjective meaning not measured or explored; of unknown depth or extent.

1. C2formal

   Not measured or explored, especially in terms of depth or extent.

   non sondé, non exploré

   • The unfathomed depths of the ocean remain a mystery.
   • Scientists are studying the unfathomed regions of the Arctic.
   • The cave system remains largely unfathomed.

   Synonymesunexploredunmeasuredunplumbedunsounded

   Antonymesmeasured

2. Not understood or comprehendedC2formal

   Not fully understood or comprehended; mysterious.

   non compris, inexploré au sens figuré

   • The motives behind his actions remain unfathomed.
   • The complexity of the human mind is still unfathomed.
   • Her reasons for leaving were unfathomed by her friends.

   Synonymesbafflingenigmaticinscrutablemysteriousobscureperplexinguncomprehendedunexplainedunfathomable

   Antonymescomprehendedknownunderstood