unimproved

[ uhn-im-proovd ]

/ ˌʌn ɪmˈpruvd /

not developed to full potential, as resources or the mind.

not showing improvement, as one's health, appearance, etc.

(of land) not fitted for a profitable use, as by clearing, cultivation, addition of facilities for dwelling or business purposes, or the like.

not used to advantage; neglected: an unimproved opportunity.

(of animal or plant species) not made more useful or attractive by selective breeding or cultivation.

not enhanced; not increased: Our chance of success is unimproved.

Origin of unimproved

1655–65; un-¹ + improved

I tried to avoid him, but he was not to let this opportunity for international courtesy go by unnoticed and unimproved.

Flash-lights from the Seven Seas |William L. Stidger
It is an unimproved river, and difficult to drive, and just lined with mossbacks.

The Rules of the Game |Stewart Edward White
In 1888, Oklahoma was the largest single body of unimproved land capable of cultivation in the Southwest.

My Native Land |James Cox
They were strikingly applicable to my situation, and I was determined not to suffer the occasion to escape me unimproved.

Caleb Williams |William Godwin

The slums of London were as yet unimproved, and but little known to the physicians.

A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2) |Charles Creighton

unimproved

/ (ˌʌnɪmˈpruːvd) /

not improved or made better

(of land) not cleared, drained, cultivated, etc

neglected; unused unimproved resources