uncapitalized

/ʌnˈkæpɪtəlaɪzd/
adjective
  1. Written or printed without a capital letter at the beginning.
    • In informal texting, many people leave proper nouns uncapitalized.
    • Please check your essay for any uncapitalized names of cities or countries.
    • The title of the poem was left uncapitalized for artistic effect.
  2. Not having enough financial capital to operate or grow a business.
    • Many startups fail because they remain uncapitalized after the first year.
    • Investors were hesitant to fund an uncapitalized company with no assets.
    • The small farm was uncapitalized and couldn't afford new equipment.
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