undeveloped
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of undeveloped
Example Sentences
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Oakland was the first to implement one in 2019, when it began placing a $3,000 or $6,000 yearly tax on unoccupied residences as well as undeveloped lots.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Barrick says it continues to believe in the long-term value of Reko Diq, which it estimates is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The new Rokos School of Government is to be built on undeveloped land in the Cambridge West Innovation District, close to the university's science and technology departments.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
At the temple shelter, 67-year-old farmer Sok Chork said he settled in Prey Chan in 1980, when the area was landmine-infested and undeveloped.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
It’s slate gray, the color of undeveloped film.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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