undeveloped
adjective
Simple meaning
Not developed, mature, or fully formulated.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əndɪˈvɛləpt
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Definition
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adjective
Not developed, mature, or fully formulated
“Courses in interior design were rare and undeveloped.”
Lagging behind others, especially in economic or social matters
Not built on, unbuilt; not ready for building on
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Not developed, mature, or fully formulated
Used this way, undeveloped is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Courses in interior design were rare and undeveloped.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use undeveloped
- “Courses in interior design were rare and undeveloped.”adjective
- “Vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources.”adjective
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