underdeveloped

adjective
UK: /ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt/
US: /ˌʌndərdɪˈveləpt/

  1. Not fully grown or developed. Behind in growth or progress.

    1. The underdeveloped plant needed more sunlight to thrive and grow.
    2. The country's underdeveloped infrastructure hindered economic growth and opportunities.

  2. Referring to a country or region that is poor and has little industry.

    1. The underdeveloped nation received aid from international organizations.
    2. Investment in infrastructure is crucial for the underdeveloped region's economic progress.

Synonyms

rudimentary poor developing backward immature

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "underdeveloped" in English means: Not fully grown or developed. Behind in growth or progress., Referring to a country or region that is poor and has little industry..

The phonetic transcription of "underdeveloped" is /ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt/ in British English and /ˌʌndərdɪˈveləpt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "underdeveloped": rudimentary, poor, developing, backward, immature.

Example usage of "underdeveloped": "The underdeveloped plant needed more sunlight to thrive and grow.". More examples on the page.