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underdone Synonyms

Another word for underdone

Choosing another word for underdone depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not cooked thoroughly or sufficiently, especially in reference to meat or baked goods.

Usage Example

"She sent the roast beef back to the kitchen because it was still cold and undercooked in the center."

Strongest
undercooked
Strong
rare
half-baked
raw

• adjective (Context 2)

Performed, developed, or executed to an insufficient degree; lacking thoroughness or completion.

Usage Example

"Although the novel had an intriguing premise, the supporting characters felt sketchy and underdeveloped."

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underdeveloped
Strong
half-baked
incomplete
unfinished
sketchy

• verb (Context 3)

To cook food insufficiently or for too short a time (past participle of underdo).

Usage Example

"The baker realized he had undercook the loaves when the crusts failed to brown properly."

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undercook

Opposites of underdone

The opposite of underdone shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

overdone
overdo
overcooked
overcook
well-done
polished
thorough
complete
See all opposites of underdone

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Underdone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/underdone
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