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unimproved Definition

un·im·proved (un′im pro̵̅o̅vd′)

adjective

  1. not bettered, improved, or developed unimproved land, with no buildings on it
  2. not used to good advantage
  3. not improved in health

  • unimpregnated
  • unimpressionable
  • unimpressive
unimproved Synonyms

unimproved

modif.

ordinary, in a natural state, untutored; see rough 1, wild 1.

unimproved Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • grassland: Unimproved grasslands on neutral or acidic soils are likely to contain at least 12 species of vascular plant per meter square.
  • pasture: What to see: Ancient common with species rich unimproved pasture.
  • meadow: A few unimproved river meadows can also be found.
  • habitat: Today our national fauna has been decimated by modern farming practices and the huge loss of unimproved habitats to the plow.
  • land: On unimproved lands the tenant pays only the taxes the first two years.
  • road: At Sennybridge we pass an unusual feature for a largely unimproved rural road.

Modifying Another Word

  • largely: At Sennybridge we pass an unusual feature for a largely unimproved rural road.
  • relatively: One particular area already has some nature conservation interest as relatively unimproved grassland, with a network of small hedgerows and some wetland habitat.
  • agriculturally: Sadly only around 4250 hectares of agriculturally unimproved grasslands remain in Suffolk -- 1.1 % of the total area.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: What will happen to those of us who remain unimproved?