underdeveloped
under|de|vel|oped /'ʌndərdɪv'eləpt/
[ADJ] usu ADJ n
An underdeveloped country or region does not have modern industries and usually has a low standard of living. Some people dislike this term and prefer to use developing.
Underdeveloped countries should be assisted by allowing them access to modern technology.
...public-health problems in the underdeveloped world.
= developing
≠ developed
[ADJ] usu ADJ n
An underdeveloped country or region does not have modern industries and usually has a low standard of living. Some people dislike this term and prefer to use developing.
Underdeveloped countries should be assisted by allowing them access to modern technology.
...public-health problems in the underdeveloped world.
= developing
≠ developed