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
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According to recent analysis by financial data firm FactSet, up to 89 percent of undeveloped wind projects are at risk as a result of Trump's Day One directive, which paused offshore wind lease sales in federal waters as well as approval, loan and permit issuance for onshore and offshore projects.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Stansbury said the property has always been vacant or used for farmland, and the previous owner, who purchased the property in 2006, left the space undeveloped.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
While environmental groups often argue for leaving all federal land undeveloped, much of this land is underutilized and can be responsibly and conservatively developed to address urgent housing shortages.
—Cole Marting, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Hauptman’s house sat at the top of a ridge, a sharp undeveloped drop nearby, with the village and Palisades Charter High in front of it.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Stansbury said the property has always been vacant or used for farmland, and the previous owner, who purchased the property in 2006, left the space undeveloped.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
While environmental groups often argue for leaving all federal land undeveloped, much of this land is underutilized and can be responsibly and conservatively developed to address urgent housing shortages.
—Cole Marting, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Hauptman’s house sat at the top of a ridge, a sharp undeveloped drop nearby, with the village and Palisades Charter High in front of it.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Undeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeveloped. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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undeveloped
adjective
un·de·vel·oped
ˌən-di-ˈvel-əpt
: lacking in development : not developed
physiologically undeveloped
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