undeveloped

adjective

un·​de·​vel·​oped ˌən-di-ˈve-ləpt 

-dē-

: not developed : lacking in development

undeveloped natural resources

undeveloped potential

undeveloped film

undeveloped seeds

: such as

a

: not used for building, farming, industry, etc.

undeveloped land

an area of undeveloped wilderness

b

: having a relatively low level of industrialization and standard of living

undeveloped countries/nations

Examples of undeveloped in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, the neighboring 15.18-acre parcel is undeveloped with rolling hills and wooded land—a sure barrier from prying eyes. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 July 2024

In a campaign video, former President Trump has proposed a national contest to build 10 new cities the size of Washington on undeveloped federal land. —Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 July 2024

The undeveloped and overgrown site also is very close to New Haven. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2024

Nearby, Lovers Key State Park's two miles of undeveloped sand beckons for shelling and boogie boarding. —Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

undeveloped

adjective

un·​de·​vel·​oped ˌən-di-ˈvel-əpt 

: lacking in development : not developed

physiologically undeveloped