underdevelop

[US]/ˌʌndəˈdɪvəlɛp/
[UK]/ˌʌndərdɪˈvɛləp/

Translation

v.to develop insufficiently; to underexpose

Phrases & Collocations

underdeveloped country

underdeveloped region

underdeveloped economy

underdeveloped area

underdeveloped sector

underdeveloped infrastructure

underdeveloped skills

underdeveloped market

underdeveloped technology

underdeveloped potential

Example Sentences

many countries continue to underdevelop their natural resources.

efforts to underdevelop infrastructure can lead to economic challenges.

some regions are at risk of being underdeveloped due to lack of investment.

underdeveloped areas often struggle with access to education.

governments must address the factors that cause regions to underdevelop.

underdeveloped economies may rely heavily on agriculture.

efforts to underdevelop technology can hinder progress.

international aid can help underdeveloped nations grow.

underdeveloped regions often lack basic healthcare facilities.

to underdevelop a community is to neglect its potential.

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