underbake

/ˌʌndərˈbeɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to cook something for a shorter time than necessary, so that it is not fully cooked

“She was worried that she had underbaked the cake and it would be too raw to eat.”

2. noun

the state of being cooked for a shorter time than necessary

“The underbake of the cake was evident by its pale color and soft texture.”

Synonyms

  • undercook
  • undercook

Antonyms

  • overbake
  • overcook