undeveloped

adjective

un·​de·​vel·​oped ˌən-di-ˈve-ləpt How to pronounce undeveloped (audio)
-dē-
: not developed : lacking in development
undeveloped natural resources
undeveloped potential
undeveloped film
undeveloped seeds
: such as
a
: not used for building, farming, industry, etc.
undeveloped land
an area of undeveloped wilderness
b
: having a relatively low level of industrialization and standard of living
undeveloped countries/nations

Examples of undeveloped in a Sentence

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His rush plan, counter measures and gap discipline appear undeveloped on tape. Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024 Many people own specialty properties such as vacation homes or other secondary real estate, such as ranches, farms, and undeveloped land. Bob Carlson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 In the 1930s, a member of a prominent Bay Area ranching family snapped up an undeveloped beachfront sandlot in California‘s San Diego County. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 Hot topics at council forums this fall included protecting the town against climate change and creating affordable housing despite the limited availability of undeveloped land. Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undeveloped 

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undeveloped was in 1736

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“Undeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeveloped. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

undeveloped

adjective
un·​de·​vel·​oped ˌən-di-ˈvel-əpt How to pronounce undeveloped (audio)
: lacking in development : not developed
physiologically undeveloped

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