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underdeveloped

UK
/ˌʌndədɪˈvɛləpt/
US
/ˌʌndərdɪˈvɛləpt/

Translations

underdevelopedadjective
more underdeveloped
Comp.
most underdeveloped
Super.
UK
/ˌʌndədɪˈvɛləpt/
US
/ˌʌndərdɪˈvɛləpt/
sous-développéSe dit d’une région, d’une économie ou d’infrastructures qui manquent de développement.
The underdeveloped region struggled with poverty and limited access to education.
La région sous-développée souffrait de pauvreté et d’un accès limité à l’éducation.
insuffisamment développéEmployé pour quelque chose qui n’a pas atteint le degré de développement attendu.
The underdeveloped plot of the movie left the audience unsatisfied.
L’intrigue insuffisamment développée du film a laissé le public insatisfait.
Additional translations
immaturePour un fruit, un organe ou un organisme pas encore arrivé à maturité.
Synonyms
backward
primitive
undeveloped
unrefined
insufficiently developed
immature
nascent
Antonyms
developed
advanced
underdevelopverb

underdeveloped

Past Simple

underdeveloped
Past Simple
underdeveloped
Past Participle
underdeveloping
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndə dɪˈvɛl əp/
US
/ˌʌndər dɪˈvɛl əp/
sous-développerRare, surtout dans un registre technique ou économique.
Poor project management can underdevelop critical infrastructure.
Une mauvaise gestion de projet peut sous-développer des infrastructures critiques.
Additional translations
entraverPour l’idée de ralentir ou de freiner le développement naturel de quelque chose.
Synonyms
undevelop
diminish
weaken
impair
stunt
Antonyms
develop
advance
progress

Definitions

underdevelopedadjective
Not fully developed or mature.
The underdeveloped fruit was not ready to be harvested.
Lacking in economic progress or infrastructure.
The underdeveloped region struggled with poverty and limited access to education.
Not having advanced or progressed as expected.
The underdeveloped plot of the movie left the audience unsatisfied.
underdevelopverb
To develop (something) inadequately, so that it remains below the normal or required level.
Poor project management can underdevelop critical infrastructure.
To prevent or slow the natural growth or progress of (something); to hinder its full development.
Continuous droughts have underdeveloped the region's agricultural sector.
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