unimproved

un·im·proved

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-im-proovd]
- /ˌʌn ɪmˈpruvd/
- /ˈʌnɪmˈpruːvd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-im-proovd]
- /ˌʌn ɪmˈpruvd/

Definitions of unimproved word

adjective unimproved not developed to full potential, as resources or the mind. 1
adjective unimproved not showing improvement, as one's health, appearance, etc. 1
adjective unimproved (of land) not fitted for a profitable use, as by clearing, cultivation, addition of facilities for dwelling or business purposes, or the like. 1
adjective unimproved not used to advantage; neglected: an unimproved opportunity. 1
adjective unimproved (of animal or plant species) not made more useful or attractive by selective breeding or cultivation. 1
adjective unimproved not enhanced; not increased: Our chance of success is unimproved. 1

See all 13 definitions of unimproved

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Origin of unimproved

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; un-1 + improved

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Parts of speech for Unimproved

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unimproved

unimproved popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unimproved usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unimproved

adj unimproved

beat-up — Informal. dilapidated; in poor condition from use: a beat-up old jalopy.
dilapidated — reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.
dog-eared — having dog-ears: a dog-eared book.
dogeared — (in a book) a corner of a page folded over like a dog's ear, as by careless use, or to mark a place.
in a bad way — not good in any manner or degree.

adjective unimproved

disarrayed — Simple past tense and past participle of disarray.

All 6 Synonyms of unimproved