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undercooked

Undercooked (adjective) means not cooked long enough to be safe or pleasant to eat. Example: “The undercooked chicken was sent back to the kitchen.”

adjective
1
Not cooked long enough to be safe or pleasant to eat.
"The undercooked chicken was sent back to the kitchen."
2
Lacking effort, energy, or development.
"Critics called the film's plot undercooked."

How to use undercooked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot done enough — either literally in cooking, or figuratively when an idea or project lacks proper development.

Word forms

more undercooked comparative, most undercooked superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “undercooked” mean?

The word “undercooked” means not cooked long enough to be safe or pleasant to eat. In plain terms, not done enough — either literally in cooking, or figuratively when an idea or project lacks proper development.

How do you use “undercooked” in a sentence?

Here is “undercooked” used in a sentence: “The undercooked chicken was sent back to the kitchen.”

What is another word for “undercooked”?

Words with a similar meaning to “undercooked” include underdone.

What is the opposite of “undercooked”?

The opposite of “undercooked” — its antonyms — are overcooked and overdone.

What part of speech is “undercooked”?

“Undercooked” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “undercooked” have?

“Undercooked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not cooked long enough to be safe or pleasant to eat.

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