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doneness Antonyms
Opposite of doneness
Because the opposite of doneness shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The condition or degree of being thoroughly cooked, especially regarding meat or baked goods.
Usage Example
"The chef used an instant-read thermometer to check the rawness of the roast beef."
Strongest
rawness
undercookedness
• noun (Context 2)
The state or quality of being finished or completed.
Usage Example
"Before moving a software task to the next stage, the team reviews its criteria for incompleteness."
Strongest
incompleteness
Similar words to doneness
Words similar to doneness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
completion
completeness
readiness
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Doneness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/doneness