underdeveloped
US /ˌʌn.də.dɚˈvel.əpt/
UK /ˌʌn.də.dɚˈvel.əpt/
1.
onderontwikkeld, onvolgroeid
not fully developed or grown; immature
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The plant's roots were underdeveloped due to poor soil conditions.
De wortels van de plant waren onderontwikkeld door slechte bodemomstandigheden.
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His social skills are still quite underdeveloped.
Zijn sociale vaardigheden zijn nogal onderontwikkeld.
2.
onderontwikkeld
(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.
Veel onderontwikkelde landen kampen met armoede en gebrek aan infrastructuur.
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The government is implementing policies to help underdeveloped regions.
De regering implementeert beleid om onderontwikkelde regio's te helpen.