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underdeveloped

[uhn-der-di-vel-uhpt] / ˌʌn dər dɪˈvɛl əpt /
ADJECTIVE
(of a country) developing
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ADJECTIVE
not fully developed
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ADJECTIVE
not developed
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Example Sentences

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But its production infrastructure is still underdeveloped, making processing relatively expensive, Ms Zhang said.

From BBC

"People often assume rural means underdeveloped, but our centres mirror urban IT hubs in every way – secure data access, reliable connectivity, and uninterrupted power. The only difference is geography. "

From BBC

“Exit barriers are a key reason for India’s underdeveloped manufacturing sector,” said Shoumitro Chatterjee, co-author of a new paper on Indian manufacturing and an assistant professor of international economics at Johns Hopkins University.

From The Wall Street Journal

Too much leads to flabby and underdeveloped minds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maoist-affected regions remain among India's poorest and most underdeveloped, despite rich natural resources, with ordinary citizens - especially tribal communities- bearing the heaviest burden.

From BBC