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Definitions

undeveloped

[uhn-di-vel-uhpt] / ˌʌn dɪˈvɛl əpt /
ADJECTIVE
immature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backward primitive underdeveloped
WEAK
abortive behindhand embryonic half-baked ignored inchoate incipient inexperienced latent potential primordial unactualized unevolved unprogressive untaught untrained
Antonyms
WEAK
adult developed grown mature

Example Sentences

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Barrick says it continues to believe in the long-term value of Reko Diq, which it estimates is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The new Rokos School of Government is to be built on undeveloped land in the Cambridge West Innovation District, close to the university's science and technology departments.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It was one of the last major undeveloped wetlands in Southern California and a breeding and feeding site for 370 bird species, along with fish, reptiles, rabbits, foxes, coyotes and other animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

A family cabin and some undeveloped land located in southern Missouri were placed into that trust.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

It’s slate gray, the color of undeveloped film.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García