Underdone
adjective
Not cooked enough.
I think the steak is underdone. It's still raw in the middle.
Often appears as...
- underdone steak
- underdone meat
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Not done thoroughly, or incomplete.
His work was underdone and lacked details.
Often appears as...
- underdone homework
- underdone assignment
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
adjective
Not cooked enough.
I think the steak is underdone. It's still raw in the middle.
Often appears as...
- underdone steak
- underdone meat
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Not done thoroughly, or incomplete.
His work was underdone and lacked details.
Often appears as...
- underdone homework
- underdone assignment
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Used mainly to describe foods that need more cooking time to achieve desired texture or safety.
Make sure the chicken isn't underdone to avoid food poisoning.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Cooking
What's considered underdone can vary by personal taste and regional cuisine standards.
Some like their fish slightly underdone, but it's not for everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Cues
When meat is underdone, it often looks pink inside; appearance helps judge doneness.
This burger looks underdone since it's still pink in the center.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Used mainly to describe foods that need more cooking time to achieve desired texture or safety.
Make sure the chicken isn't underdone to avoid food poisoning.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Cooking
What's considered underdone can vary by personal taste and regional cuisine standards.
Some like their fish slightly underdone, but it's not for everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Cues
When meat is underdone, it often looks pink inside; appearance helps judge doneness.
This burger looks underdone since it's still pink in the center.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context
Used mainly to describe foods that need more cooking time to achieve desired texture or safety.
Make sure the chicken isn't underdone to avoid food poisoning.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Cooking
What's considered underdone can vary by personal taste and regional cuisine standards.
Some like their fish slightly underdone, but it's not for everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Cues
When meat is underdone, it often looks pink inside; appearance helps judge doneness.
This burger looks underdone since it's still pink in the center.
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