underdeveloped
adjective
un·der·de·vel·oped
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Definition of underdeveloped
1
: not normally or adequately developed
underdeveloped muscles underdeveloped film
2
: having a relatively low economic level of industrial production and standard of living (as from lack of capital)
underdeveloped nations
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Other Words from underdeveloped
underdevelopment
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Examples of underdeveloped in a Sentence
The baby was born with underdeveloped lungs.
Recent Examples on the Web
The action sequences and the underworld characters are underdeveloped. — Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, "Review: Nicolas Cage has ‘A Score to Settle’; plus ‘The Operative’ and more," 1 Aug. 2019 Human-rights groups, Democratic lawmakers and immigration experts have said Guatemala is too poor and underdeveloped to handle a flood of asylum applicants. — Washington Post, "Guatemala's migrant pact with the U.S. threatens to unleash a political crisis," 27 July 2019 Unfortunately, the mystery is more contrived and underdeveloped than compelling, and the United States’ political reality is scarier. — Ew Staff, EW.com, "What to Watch on Thursday: Stranger Things returns for more upside down fun," 4 July 2019 Beginning in 1908, after the death of their mother, Nina had been charged with the care of her younger sister, Nadya, who was both mentally and physically underdeveloped (she had been scalded with boiling water in an unfortunate childhood accident). — Sarah Vitali, Harper's magazine, "Kill Your Darlings," 10 May 2019 This is especially true for the gluteus mediuses and minimuses, which tend to be underdeveloped in most runners anyway. — K. Aleisha Fetters, SELF, "Why You Should Do Butt Exercises Before Your Next Run," 31 July 2018 Briscoe often played off the ball; because of that, his point guard abilities were underdeveloped. — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando Magic, point guard Isaiah Briscoe reach deal," 5 July 2018 Jenik good size at six-foot-one but is underdeveloped at just 165 pounds. — azcentral, "NHL draft grades: Mixed reviews for Arizona Coyotes' 2018 NHL draft picks?," 25 June 2018 Railroad networks and highway systems also are underdeveloped. — Mimi Whitefield, miamiherald, "Why are Latin American and Caribbean cities less productive? Mayors in Miami to discuss," 11 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'underdeveloped.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for underdeveloped
underdeveloped
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of underdeveloped
: not developed to a normal size or strength
of a country, society, etc.
: having many poor people and few industries
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underdeveloped
adjective
un·der·de·vel·oped
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Medical Definition of underdeveloped
: not normally or adequately developed
underdeveloped muscles underdeveloped lungs
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