Undeveloped

/ˌʌndɪˈvɛlʌpt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not having developed or matured fully; lacking in growth or advancement.

The region remains largely undeveloped, with few roads and limited infrastructure.

Not fully realized or formed; lacking in detail or completeness.

His ideas were interesting but still largely undeveloped and needed more research.

In economics, referring to countries or areas that have low levels of industrialization and high levels of poverty.

Many undeveloped nations struggle to provide basic services to their populations.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root 'develop', meaning 'to grow or cause to grow'.

undeveloped land

Land that has not been built upon or improved.

undeveloped potential

Ability or talent that has not been nurtured or recognized.

development

The process of developing or being developed.

underdeveloped

Lacking the necessary development in economic or social aspects.

Not matured mentally or socially.

He's still a bit undeveloped for his age.

Not fully realized; still in a conceptual state.

That idea is so undeveloped; you need to flesh it out more.