underdone
Americanadjective
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(of food) not thoroughly cooked; not cooked enough.
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Chiefly British. (of meat) rare.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of underdone
Example Sentences
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“In the end, Redfall feels unpolished, underdone, underwhelming, and uncomfortable.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 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
That said, even underdone doughnuts fare better in the company of vanilla ice cream, chopped walnuts, thyme-laced honey and a heady chaser of spiced chilled chocolate milk.
From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2021
Add macaroni; cook 2 to 3 minutes less than manufacturer’s directions, until the outside of pasta is cooked and the inside is underdone.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2019
The rabbit was a shade underdone, but tasted wonderful.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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