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undeveloped capacity

[/ʌndɪˈveləpt kəˈpæsɪti/]
nounpl: undeveloped capacities
capacidade não desenvolvida
1. Potential or ability that exists but has not been fully realized, utilized, or improved through training, practice, or experience
The athlete has undeveloped capacity in long-distance running that could be tapped with proper training.
O atleta possui capacidade não desenvolvida na corrida de longa distância que poderia ser aproveitada com treinamento adequado.
2. Resources, skills, or talents that remain unused or underutilized within an individual or organization
The company's undeveloped capacity for innovation is a missed opportunity in the competitive market.
A capacidade não desenvolvida da empresa para inovação é uma oportunidade perdida no mercado competitivo.
Synonyms
latent potentialuntapped abilityunrealized capacitydormant talentunutilized potential
Antonyms
developed capacityrealized potentialmaximized abilityutilized capacity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade não desenvolvida
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
potencial não explorado
Common alternative emphasizing unexplored potential
Portugal
capacidade por desenvolver
Portuguese European variant using 'por desenvolver' (to be developed)

Related Idioms & Phrases

sleeping potential
diamond in the rough
untapped resource
hidden talent
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