Unimproved: meaning, definitions and examples
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unimproved
[ ʌnɪm'pruːvd ]
state of quality
Unimproved refers to something that has not been enhanced or developed in any way. It can describe land, property, or other aspects that remain in their original condition without alterations or upgrades. For instance, unimproved land means that it has not been built upon or modified for better usability. The term often applies to natural resources, suggesting that they have not undergone any enhancement or management efforts.
Synonyms
natural, raw, unmodified, unrefined, untreated.
Examples of usage
- The unimproved land was ideal for wildlife.
- Investors often see unimproved lots as potential opportunities.
- Her unimproved skills limited her job prospects.
Translations
Translations of the word "unimproved" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não melhorado
🇮🇳 असुधारित
🇩🇪 unverbessert
🇮🇩 tidak ditingkatkan
🇺🇦 непокращений
🇵🇱 nieudany
🇯🇵 改善されていない
🇫🇷 non amélioré
🇪🇸 no mejorado
🇹🇷 geliştirilmemiş
🇰🇷 개선되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير محسّن
🇨🇿 nezdokonalený
🇸🇰 nezdokonalený
🇨🇳 未改进
🇸🇮 neizboljšan
🇮🇸 ómeðhöndlað
🇰🇿 жақсартылмаған
🇬🇪 არაუმჯობესებული
🇦🇿 təkmilləşdirilməmiş
🇲🇽 no mejorado
Etymology
The word 'unimproved' is formed by the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', added to the past participle 'improved', derived from the verb 'improve'. The verb 'improve' comes from the Middle English 'improuven', which originated from the Old French 'emprover', itself derived from 'en-' meaning 'to make' and 'prover' meaning 'better'. The use of 'unimproved' has been traced back to around the mid-19th century, originally used in contexts relating to properties and land that had not been developed or enhanced for agricultural or residential use. Over time, its application expanded to include descriptions of personal skills and other forms of potential that remain untapped or in a raw state.