underdeveloped
Translation
underdeveloped, immature, not fully developed
Examples
The country's economy is still underdeveloped.
The country's economy is still underdeveloped.
The film's characters felt underdeveloped.
The film's characters felt underdeveloped.
His muscles were underdeveloped from lack of exercise.
His muscles were underdeveloped from lack of exercise.
Grammar Patterns
an underdeveloped ((noun)) an underdeveloped (noun) an underdeveloped country.
((noun)) is underdeveloped (noun) is underdeveloped His argument is underdeveloped.
Similar Words
Synonyms: immature, rudimentary; Antonyms: developed, advanced, mature
Etymology
From the prefix 'under-' (meaning not enough) + 'developed'. It means 'not sufficiently developed'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'under' as meaning 'below standard' or 'not enough'. So, the word means 'not developed enough'.