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undeveloped

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌəndɪˈvɛɫəpt// UK //ˌʌndɪvˈɛləpt// un·de·vel·oped

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.


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.

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Origin

From un- + developed.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'remain' or 'stay'.

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