underdone

[ uhn-der-duhn ]

adjective

1. (of food) not thoroughly cooked; not cooked enough.
2. Chiefly British. (of meat) rare.

underdone

/ ˌʌndəˈdʌn /

adjective

1. insufficiently or lightly cooked

Word History and Origins

Origin of underdone¹

First recorded in 1675–85; under- + done

Example Sentences

Previous attempts always left me with stiff dough that didn’t puff, or that always tasted underdone even if I burned them in spots.

From Eater

A thick underdone steak that overwhelmed his plate appeared to melt away rapidly from before him.

From Project Gutenberg

It must not be raw or at all underdone, for if once she tasted blood she might wish to kill the hunter and his wife and child.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet it is always best to try whether it requires to boil a little longer, as underdone fish is unwholesome.

From Project Gutenberg

Mince a quarter of a pound of underdone mutton, taking care to have it free from skin and fat.

From Project Gutenberg

Kidneys should never be cooked rapidly, and those persons who cannot eat them slightly underdone should forego them.

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