undergrown

/ˌʌndərˈɡroʊn/

Definitions

1. adjective

not fully grown or developed; immature or underdeveloped

“The undergrown plants in the greenhouse needed more sunlight.”

2. noun

a part of a plant that is not yet fully grown or developed

“The undergrown shoots on the tree needed pruning.”

Synonyms

  • immature
  • undeveloped

Antonyms

  • fully grown
  • mature