undeveloped
adjective
un·de·vel·oped
ˌən-di-ˈve-ləpt 
-dē-
: not developed : lacking in development
undeveloped natural resources
undeveloped potential
undeveloped film
undeveloped seeds
: such as
a
: not used for building, farming, industry, etc.
undeveloped land
an area of undeveloped wilderness
b
: having a relatively low level of industrialization and standard of living
undeveloped countries/nations
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Rather than simply buying the house, Gores traded a portfolio of Los Angeles–area assets, including undeveloped land in Bel Air, while retaining a financial interest in some of those properties, consolidating multiple holdings into a single trophy estate.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Modi owns undeveloped property in Cupertino worth between $100,001 and $1 million.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
With 40 miles of undeveloped shoreline, visitors can hike, explore, boat, camp, and enjoy the sandy beaches.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
As Frisco nears build-out with about 13% of its land left undeveloped, city leaders will make crucial decisions about how to manage the traffic and attract companies while maintaining affordability and quality of life for existing residents.
—Angela Mathew, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Modi owns undeveloped property in Cupertino worth between $100,001 and $1 million.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
With 40 miles of undeveloped shoreline, visitors can hike, explore, boat, camp, and enjoy the sandy beaches.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
As Frisco nears build-out with about 13% of its land left undeveloped, city leaders will make crucial decisions about how to manage the traffic and attract companies while maintaining affordability and quality of life for existing residents.
—Angela Mathew, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Undeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeveloped. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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undeveloped
adjective
un·de·vel·oped
ˌən-di-ˈvel-əpt
: lacking in development : not developed
physiologically undeveloped
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