UNDERDEVELOPED Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

underdeveloped

adjective

Definition of underdeveloped

as in undeveloped

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Recent Examples of underdeveloped The report also found a significant potential conflict of interest issue, regarding one of its board members, who owns underdeveloped property in the district. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 Urban redevelopment zoning is aimed at flexibility while setting standards to guide future development and what can be built in underdeveloped areas. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 Redrawing attendance boundaries for Ballantyne Ridge sparked controversy as parents worried about sending their students to a school with underdeveloped resources and infrastructure. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 What is often misunderstood is that any of these virtuous behaviors can manifest as deficient vices when underdeveloped and as excess vices when strong but unsupported by the other 10 character dimensions, as evidenced by Steve Jobs. — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for underdeveloped

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The first release includes a limited collection of undeveloped homesites starting at $6 million.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.

— Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of undeveloped

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But that works against backward compatibility, so the hope would be at least an optional disc drive will still be sold.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Coming into the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, Ferrari brought with it an engine upgrade, and intrigue surrounded the team as the paddock tried to assess how much of a step forward — or backward — that could be.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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