unimproved
[ uhn-im-proovd ]
/ ˌʌn ɪmˈpruvd /
adjective
not developed to full potential, as resources or the mind.
not showing improvement, as one's health, appearance, etc.
(of land) not fitted for a profitable use, as by clearing, cultivation, addition of facilities for dwelling or business purposes, or the like.
not used to advantage; neglected: an unimproved opportunity.
(of animal or plant species) not made more useful or attractive by selective breeding or cultivation.
not enhanced; not increased: Our chance of success is unimproved.
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unimproved
/ (ˌʌnɪmˈpruːvd) /
adjective
not improved or made better
(of land) not cleared, drained, cultivated, etc
neglected; unusedunimproved resources
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Word Origin and History for unimproved
unimproved
1660s, "not made better," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of improve. Sense of "not developed or taken advantage of" (of land) is recorded from 1781.
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