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underdeveloped

/ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt/adjective

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अल्पविकसित

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a country or region) having few industries and a low standard of living

    अल्पविकसित

    • Roads in underdeveloped districts need urgent work.
    • The scheme targets underdeveloped areas.
  2. 2

    not fully grown or developed

    पूरी तरह विकसित न हुआ

    • The plant had underdeveloped roots.
    • The idea was interesting but underdeveloped.
§Grammar and usage

Usage: Developing country is now preferred to underdeveloped country, which can sound negative.

आजकल underdeveloped country के बजाय developing country कहना बेहतर माना जाता है, क्योंकि पहला नकारात्मक लग सकता है।