Synonyms

underdone

American

[uhn-der-duhn] / ˈʌn dərˈdʌn /

adjective

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

underdone British

/ ˌʌndəˈdʌn /

adjective

insufficiently or lightly cooked

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Etymology

Origin of underdone

First recorded in 1675–85; under- + done

Example Sentences

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The teenager, who plays for the Airdrie and Coatbridge team, was taken to hospital and has since underdone a 10-hour operation.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024

“In the end, Redfall feels unpolished, underdone, underwhelming, and uncomfortable.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023

The blueberry pancakes are tough and the hash browns inside the omelets are underdone.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022

It's amazing how a few batches of underdone cookies or a still-too-warm cake with the icing sliding off the sides can push even the most impatient people to slow down, if only for a moment.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2022

The rabbit was a shade underdone, but tasted wonderful.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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