CEFR B2

slightly underdone

adjective phrase

Meaning

Cooked for a shorter time than is usual or desirable, resulting in a texture that is not fully firm or well-cooked.

Examples

The chicken was slightly underdone in the middle, so we put it back in the oven.
He prefers his steak slightly underdone, with a pink center.

Synonyms: rare, medium-rare, under-cooked, raw

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slightly underdone (B2)

adjective phrase

Pronunciation: ˈslaɪtli ˌʌndərˈdʌn

Definition

Cooked for a shorter time than is usual or desirable, resulting in a texture that is not fully firm or well-cooked.

Examples

The chicken was slightly underdone in the middle, so we put it back in the oven.
He prefers his steak slightly underdone, with a pink center.

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