What does underdeveloped mean?
Underdeveloped means immature and not fully developed.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
immature and not fully developed.
Use underdeveloped when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Underdeveloped means immature and not fully developed.
Common synonyms include flat, immature, developing, nonindustrial.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use underdeveloped where its definition matches the intended context.
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