Undeveloped: meaning, definitions and examples

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undeveloped

[ ˌʌndɪˈvɛləpt ]

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land

Not having been developed or built on; in a natural state.

Synonyms

natural, unbuilt, untouched

Examples of usage

The area remains undeveloped, with untouched forests and wildlife.
The undeveloped land is perfect for hiking and camping.

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idea

Not fully formed or realized; in an early stage of development.

Synonyms

embryonic, immature, nascent

Examples of usage

His talent was evident even in its undeveloped state.
The project is still in its undeveloped phase.

Translations

Translations of the word "undeveloped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não desenvolvido

🇮🇳 अविकसित

🇩🇪 unzivilisiert

🇮🇩 belum berkembang

🇺🇦 нерозвинений

🇵🇱 niedorozwinięty

🇯🇵 未開発 (mikaihatsu)

🇫🇷 non développé

🇪🇸 no desarrollado

🇹🇷 gelişmemiş

🇰🇷 미개발 (migaebal)

🇸🇦 غير متطور

🇨🇿 nevyvinutý

🇸🇰 nerozvinutý

🇨🇳 未开发 (wèi kāifā)

🇸🇮 nerazvit

🇮🇸 óþróaður

🇰🇿 дамымаған

🇬🇪 განუვითარებელი

🇦🇿 inkişaf etməmiş

🇲🇽 no desarrollado

Word origin

The word 'undeveloped' has its origins in the Old English word 'undeleoped', where 'unde-' meant 'not' and 'eleoped' meant 'developed'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, retaining its core meaning of not being fully developed or realized.