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underdeveloped

UK
/ˌʌndədɪˈvɛləpt/
US
/ˌʌndərdɪˈvɛləpt/

Translations

underdevelopedadjective
more underdeveloped
Comp.
most underdeveloped
Super.
UK
/ˌʌndədɪˈvɛləpt/
US
/ˌʌndərdɪˈvɛləpt/
The underdeveloped infrastructure is a major challenge for the region.
Недоразвитая инфраструктура является серьезной проблемой для региона.
The underdeveloped countries are striving to improve their economies.
Слаборазвитые страны стремятся улучшить свои экономики.
Additional translations
неразвитый
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/
The company decided not to underdevelop the new product line.
Компания решила не недоразвивать новую линейку продуктов.
Additional translations
Translate verb as недоделывать
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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