undeveloped — Not yet grown, advanced, or brought to a mature or complete state. Lacking development in terms of infrastructure, skills, or potential.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not yet grown, advanced, or brought to a mature or complete state. Lacking development in terms of infrastructure, skills, or potential.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are still completely undeveloped - I can barely make instant noodles without burning them.
- The company bought several acres of undeveloped property for their new headquarters.
- His undeveloped sense of humor made every joke sound like a weather report.
undeveloped
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/]
Not yet grown, advanced, or brought to a mature or complete state. Lacking development in terms of infrastructure, skills, or potential.
Not yet grown, advanced, or brought to a mature or complete state. Lacking development in terms of infrastructure, skills, or potential.
The undeveloped land gets enveloped in mist, then emerges fully developed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From English 'develop' (meaning to grow or advance) combined with the negative prefix 'un-' and past participle ending '-ed'. The word 'develop' itself comes from French 'développer', meaning to unwrap or unfold.
Breakdown
un- (not/reverse) + develop (to grow or advance) + -ed (past participle suffix, here forming an adjective)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cooking skills are still completely undeveloped - I can barely make instant noodles without burning them.”
“The company bought several acres of undeveloped property for their new headquarters.”
“His undeveloped sense of humor made every joke sound like a weather report.”
“The undeveloped nations need more international support for economic growth.”
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