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underdeveloped

[uhn-der-di-vel-uhpt] / ˌʌn dər dɪˈvɛl əpt /
ADJECTIVE
(of a country) developing
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ADJECTIVE
not fully developed
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ADJECTIVE
not developed
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"We are a chaotic, underdeveloped city with many problems" but "thanks to the Pope, things have been improving," said Sempertegui.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Stephen Gilbert, 74, from Aghalee, was born with unilateral microtia, a rare condition in which the external ear is underdeveloped or missing on one side.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

In her social media plea at the time, Phillips said she was born with an underdeveloped kidney.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

It only takes one attention-grabbing and theologically underdeveloped topic for these competing incentives to create drama.

From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026

The white sand and pleasantly underdeveloped beachfront were spectacular and soothing.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson


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