Unimproved: meaning, definitions and examples

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unimproved

 

[ ʌnɪm'pruːvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,653, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.