# undeveloped

/ˌəndɪˈvɛɫəpt/ (US) · /ˌʌndɪvˈɛləpt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/undeveloped
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

describing something that has not grown or improved yet. You use this for land without buildings or for skills that need more work.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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