undercooked

verb

1. (form-of, participle, past)simple past and past participle of undercook

adj

1. Insufficiently cooked, so as to be unpalatable or inedible.

   “I can't eat this chicken – it's undercooked.”

2. Very lightly cooked.

   “The broccoli was nicely undercooked.”

   “For the main course, order any of the fresh fish from the blackboard; the swordfish is always wonderful (and nicely undercooked, unless you specify otherwise).”

   “The yellowfin tuna at a seaside restaurant is nicely undercooked.”

   “She had fixed me a light supper — perfectly undercooked scrambled eggs, rye toast, a sliced orange, and a wedge of gouda cheese.”

3. (figuratively)Done with insufficient energy, enthusiasm, etc.

   “His stage portrayal of Hamlet was distinctly undercooked.”