underdeveloped

• Descreve um país, região ou território que ainda não se desenvolveu plenamente em termos econômicos ou industriais. Também pode se referir a algo que não atingiu o estágio esperado de desenvolvimento ou crescimento.

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.

   Subdesenvolvido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbackwarddevelopingemergingimpoverishedpoorundeveloped

   Antônimosadvanceddevelopedindustrialized

2. Not fully grown or maturedB1formal

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

   Subdesenvolvido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosembryonicimmatureincompletenascentrudimentaryundevelopedunformedunripe

   Antônimosdevelopedgrownmature

• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de desenvolvimento insuficiente ou de não atingimento do pleno potencial, frequentemente em contexto econômico ou fotográfico.

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.

   Sub-revelar

   • 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.