Used mainly to describe foods that need more cooking time to achieve desired texture or safety.

Culinary Context

What's considered underdone can vary by personal taste and regional cuisine standards.

Subjective Cooking

When meat is underdone, it often looks pink inside; appearance helps judge doneness.

Indicates a need for further refinement or effort in academic or professional work.

The word 'underdone' is less common in formal writing; use alternatives like 'incomplete'.

Suggests that the task was hurried, often implying a lack of careful attention or time.