Underdeveloped Meaning
/ˌʌndərdɪˈvɛləpt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjimmature and not fully developed
adjhaving a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication
adjof a film that has had insufficient development before being fixed
verbsimple past and past participle of underdevelop
Sentence Examples
She was born with underdeveloped lungs, but eventually a few steroid shots set her straight.
I found the supporting characters rather underdeveloped.
The transnationality of the European blogosphere is still underdeveloped.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The country's economy is ____ due to lack of modern technology.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The infrastructure in the region is still largely ____, making it difficult for the local economy to grow today.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The country's economy is ____ due to lack of modern technology.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The infrastructure in the region is still largely ____, making it difficult for the local economy to grow today.