overcooked
1 synonyms and 2 antonyms for overcooked, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Cooked for too long, making the food dry, tough, or unpleasant.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use overcooked
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From over- + cooked.
Full origin of overcooked →Frequently asked questions
What does “overcooked” mean?
The word “overcooked” means cooked for too long, making the food dry, tough, or unpleasant. In plain terms, cooked past the point of being good, or (figuratively) overdone.
How do you use “overcooked” in a sentence?
Here is “overcooked” used in a sentence: “The steak was overcooked and chewy.”
What is another word for “overcooked”?
Words with a similar meaning to “overcooked” include overdone.
What is the opposite of “overcooked”?
The opposite of “overcooked” — its antonyms — are undercooked and underdone.
What part of speech is “overcooked”?
“Overcooked” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “overcooked” have?
“Overcooked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cooked for too long, making the food dry, tough, or unpleasant.