underdeveloped
US /ˌʌn.də.dɚˈvel.əpt/
UK /ˌʌn.də.dɚˈvel.əpt/
1.
kurang berkembang, belum matang
not fully developed or grown; immature
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The plant's roots were underdeveloped due to poor soil conditions.
Akar tumbuhan itu kurang berkembang kerana keadaan tanah yang buruk.
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His social skills are still quite underdeveloped.
Kemahiran sosialnya masih agak kurang berkembang.
2.
kurang membangun, mundur
(of a country or region) not having a high level of economic development
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Many underdeveloped countries struggle with poverty and lack of infrastructure.
Banyak negara kurang membangun bergelut dengan kemiskinan dan kekurangan infrastruktur.
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The government is implementing policies to help underdeveloped regions.
Kerajaan sedang melaksanakan dasar untuk membantu kawasan kurang membangun.