underdone

adjective

un·​der·​done ˌən-dər-ˈdən How to pronounce underdone (audio)
: not thoroughly cooked : rare

Examples of underdone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Gone are the days of overcooked edges and underdone centers—this meatloaf bakes up evenly so every inch is perfectly juicy and tender. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023 There’s slightly underdone (a good thing), and then there’s unwelcome resistance. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2023 There was no sticking, burning, or underdone spots, and the tight-fitting lid ensured that all of the liquid was fully absorbed by the rice. Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023 Use a rack: Allows for hot air to circulate around the drumsticks, leaving no spot soggy or underdone. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023 Other risks can include the lip lift being underdone or overdone, meaning you are left with an unnatural shape or position, adds Dr. Tepper. Taryn Brooke, Allure, 7 July 2023 Our testers recorded no sticking, burning, or underdone spots in the rice, which fully absorbed all the rice. Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023 We were also disappointed by the air fryer, which, when used according to instructions, left the fries soggy and underdone. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2023 The blueberry pancakes are tough and the hash browns inside the omelets are underdone. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underdone was in 1683

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“Underdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underdone. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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underdone

adjective
un·​der·​done ˌən-dər-ˈdən How to pronounce underdone (audio)
: not thoroughly cooked : rare

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