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

Other assets that will be included in the virtual auction are stakes in the companies that own and operate two warehouses and undeveloped land along Interstate 35W in south Fort Worth and an over 1.1 million square foot warehouse at 9449 Silver Creek Road, which was leased by Google in October. —Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025

Overall, Milton has the physical tools that scream first-round pick, but his passing instincts and ability to read the field are undeveloped. —Jon MacHota, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025

The luxury hotel’s secluded location in the fairly undeveloped Taling Ngam area is all part of its charm, inviting very little foot traffic and even less reason to leave the gorgeous resort. —Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Nestled along the stunning and largely undeveloped Gaviota Coast just west of Santa Barbara, California, Rancho Dos Pueblos sprawls over 219 acres that have captivated both history buffs and nature lovers alike. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undeveloped

• underdeveloped
• developed
• enveloped
• redeveloped

Medical Definition

undeveloped

adjective

un·​de·​vel·​oped ˌən-di-ˈvel-əpt 

: lacking in development : not developed

physiologically undeveloped