The Opposite(Antonym) of “cooked”
The antonyms of cooked are raw, uncooked, and undercooked. These antonyms describe food that has not been heated or prepared in a way that makes it safe to eat.
Explore all Antonyms of “cooked”
Definitions and Examples of raw, uncooked, undercooked
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not cooked or processed; in its natural state.
Example
He prefers to eat raw vegetables in his salad.
Not cooked or heated; raw.
Example
She made a salad with uncooked vegetables.
Not cooked enough; insufficiently cooked.
Example
The chicken was still undercooked and pink in the middle.
Key Differences: raw vs uncooked vs undercooked
- 1Raw refers to food that is uncooked and in its natural state.
- 2Uncooked refers to food that has not been heated or cooked.
- 3Undercooked refers to food that has been partially cooked but not enough to make it safe to eat.
Effective Usage of raw, uncooked, undercooked
- 1Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe the state of food before or after cooking.
- 2Food Safety: Use these antonyms to describe the safety of food for consumption.
- 3Menu Planning: Use these antonyms to create diverse menus with different cooking styles.
Remember this!
The antonyms of cooked describe food that has not been heated or prepared in a way that makes it safe to eat. Raw refers to uncooked food, uncooked refers to food that has not been heated or cooked, and undercooked refers to food that has been partially cooked but not enough to make it safe to eat. Use these antonyms to describe the state of food, ensure food safety, and create diverse menus.
