Underdevelop
Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərdɪˈvɛləp/
Underdevelop (verb)
- to develop more slowly than expected, so a country or area has fewer services, jobs, or opportunities than others
- to make something less complete or less advanced than it should be
- to have skills, abilities, or knowledge that are not fully developed
Examples
- The region underdevelops its economy when investment stays low.
- The economy underdevelops when people lack jobs and support.