Dictionary Entry
undeveloped
adjectiveFind the meaning of the word undeveloped, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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Not fully grown, formed, or advanced; primitive or lacking modern infrastructure; in an early stage of growth or progress.
Example Sentence
The remote village remained largely undeveloped, lacking paved roads and electricity.
Usage Note
Use "undeveloped" to describe areas, ideas, or skills that have not reached their full potential or a more advanced stage. It often implies a lack of progress, infrastructure, or refinement, such as an undeveloped country, an undeveloped talent, or an undeveloped plot of land.