underdeveloped

• Bezeichnet ein Land, eine Region oder ein Gebiet, das wirtschaftlich oder industriell noch nicht vollständig entwickelt ist. Kann auch allgemein für etwas stehen, das in seiner Entwicklung zurückgeblieben oder nicht ausreichend ausgebildet ist.

Describes a country, region, or area that is not yet fully developed economically or industrially.

1. Lacking economic developmentB2formal

   Describes a country or region that has not yet achieved a high level of industrial or economic growth, often due to a shortage of capital or resources.

   Unterentwickelt

   • Many underdeveloped nations struggle with limited access to education and healthcare.
   • The region remains underdeveloped due to a lack of investment in infrastructure.
   • International aid often targets underdeveloped areas to promote sustainable growth.

   Synonymebackwarddevelopingemergingimpoverishedpoorundeveloped

   Antonymeadvanceddevelopedindustrialized

2. Not fully grown or maturedB1formal

   Refers to something that has not yet reached its full potential or complete state of development.

   Unterentwickelt

   • The underdeveloped wings of the chick prevented it from flying.
   • His artistic skills are still underdeveloped but show great promise.
   • The underdeveloped root system made the plant vulnerable to drought.

   Synonymeembryonicimmatureincompletenascentrudimentaryundevelopedunformedunripe

   Antonymedevelopedgrownmature

• Verb, das den Prozess einer unzureichenden Entwicklung oder das Nichterreichen des vollen Potenzials bezeichnet; wird oft im wirtschaftlichen oder fotografischen Kontext verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the process of developing insufficiently or not reaching full potential, often used in economic or photographic contexts.

1. Process film insufficientlyC1formal

   To develop a photographic film or plate for less time than required, or using an ineffective solution or at an insufficiently high temperature, resulting in a weak or incomplete image.

   Unterentwickeln

   • The photographer accidentally underdeveloped the film, resulting in very faint images.
   • If you underdevelop the plate, the details will not be visible.
   • He learned that underdeveloping the film can ruin the entire roll.