Word
undeveloped
Phoneticsun·de·vel·oped, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌəndɪˈvɛɫəpt/
UK/ˌʌndɪvˈɛləpt/
Definition
adj. describing something that has not grown or improved yet. You use this for land without buildings or for skills that need more work.
adj. not having reached a mature or advanced state; lacking necessary growth or infrastructure. Often used to describe land that has not been built upon or potential that remains untapped.
Examples
“The park consists of undeveloped land near the river.”
“The company decided not to build on the undeveloped plot because the soil was too soft for a foundation.”
“While the athlete possesses immense raw power, his technical skills remain undeveloped, requiring a rigorous training program to prepare him for professional competition.”
Examples
simple
“The park consists of undeveloped land near the river.”
contextual
“The company decided not to build on the undeveloped plot because the soil was too soft for a foundation.”
complex
“While the athlete possesses immense raw power, his technical skills remain undeveloped, requiring a rigorous training program to prepare him for professional competition.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'remain' or 'stay'.
Real-World Examples
“Airport police joined the chase that led to an undeveloped section of highway nearby.” “Kendrick also assumed control of the newly reorganized SCEA, leading the charge to move the fairgrounds from Fairmount Park to a largely undeveloped area in the Vare stronghold of South Philadelphia .” Etymology
From un- + developed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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