Unexploited: meaning, definitions and examples
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unexploited
[ ʌnɪkˈsplɔɪtɪd ]
untapped resources
The term 'unexploited' refers to something that has not been utilized or taken advantage of. It is often used in contexts relating to natural resources, opportunities, or potential. Unexploited areas remain untouched due to a lack of interest or resources dedicated to their development. This term can also imply a sense of loss, as valuable resources or opportunities are left idle. In many cases, the unexploited can represent both a risk and an opportunity for future growth.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The forest remains unexploited for tourism.
- Many unexploited markets are ripe for investment.
- Scientists discovered unexploited species in the ocean.
Translations
Translations of the word "unexploited" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não explorado
🇮🇳 अविकसित
🇩🇪 unerschlossen
🇮🇩 belum dieksploitasi
🇺🇦 некористований
🇵🇱 nieeksploatowany
🇯🇵 未開発の
🇫🇷 inexploré
🇪🇸 no explotado
🇹🇷 keşfedilmemiş
🇰🇷 개발되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مستغل
🇨🇿 nevyužitý
🇸🇰 nevyužitý
🇨🇳 未开发的
🇸🇮 neizkoriščen
🇮🇸 ónotað
🇰🇿 пайдаланылмаған
🇬🇪 არამოხმარებული
🇦🇿 istifadə edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no explotado
Etymology
The term 'unexploited' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the verb 'exploit'. The word 'exploit' comes from the Latin 'exploitare', which means 'to unfold', 'to take advantage of', or 'to utilize'. It began to appear in the English language in the late 19th century, typically in the context of natural resources and potential market opportunities. The prefix adds a negative connotation, indicating that something of potential value remains unused. Over time, the term has found applications in various fields, including economics, conservation, and opportunity assessment, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing underutilized resources or possibilities.