undeveloped

/ˌəndɪˈvɛləpt/
/əndɪˈvɛləpt/
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Definitions of undeveloped
  1. adjective
    undeveloped or unused
    “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”
    “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
    synonyms: unexploited
    fallow
    undeveloped but potentially useful
    untapped
    not drawn upon or used
  2. adjective
    not developed
    “courses in interior design were rare and undeveloped”
    “undeveloped social awareness”
    synonyms:
    budding
    beginning to develop
    rudimentary, vestigial
    not fully developed in mature animals
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    antonyms:
    developed
    being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
    formulated
    devised; developed according to an orderly plan
    mature, matured
    fully considered and perfected
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