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 residual heat will cook any lingering underdone egg, melt the cheese, and warm up the other additions.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2023

Culturally different, but geographically close, the two countries have collaborated on border security and counter-terrorism, and share a nervousness about the rise of China, but the commercial relationship has been underdone.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022

“He comes in a little bit underdone but I’m fortunate he’s a guy who can light it up when he needs to and I think he’s a guy that this format will suit.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2019

The rabbit was a shade underdone, but tasted wonderful.

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

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