Definition

Describing something that has not been enhanced or developed, especially in terms of land or property.

Example

The unimproved land was still covered in wildflowers and tall grass.

Conversation

I visited that old park yesterday, and it looks so unimproved since the last time I was there.

Really? That’s a shame, I thought they were planning to renovate it.

Yeah, it feels like they’ve just left it as it is, unimproved and all.

It’s disappointing when places like that don’t get the attention they need.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unimproved → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "improved" (from Latin "improbare", meaning to make better). The word "unimproved" means not made better or not enhanced.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'better' ('improved') — that's why unimproved means it hasn't been made better.

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