The Opposite(Antonym) of “welldone”
The antonyms of well-done are sloppy, careless, and undercooked. These antonyms convey a negative or unsatisfactory state of completion or preparation.
Explore all Antonyms of “welldone”
- careless
- undercooked
- sloppy
Definitions and Examples of sloppy, careless, undercooked
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sloppy
Done in a careless or hasty manner, often resulting in a messy or disorganized outcome.
Example
The painter did a sloppy job and left paint drips all over the floor.
Not giving enough attention or thought to something, resulting in mistakes or oversights.
Example
He made a careless mistake on the report and had to redo it.
Not cooked for long enough, resulting in food that is still raw or partially raw.
Example
The chicken was undercooked and had to be put back in the oven.
Key Differences: sloppy vs careless vs undercooked
- 1Sloppy refers to a careless or hasty job that results in a messy or disorganized outcome.
- 2Careless refers to not giving enough attention or thought to something, resulting in mistakes or oversights.
- 3Undercooked refers to food that is not cooked for long enough, resulting in it being raw or partially raw.
Effective Usage of sloppy, careless, undercooked
- 1Cooking: Use well-done and undercooked to describe the level of cooking of meat.
- 2Workplace: Use sloppy and careless to describe work that is not done carefully or thoroughly.
- 3Education: Use these antonyms to teach students about quality and attention to detail.
Remember this!
The antonyms of well-done are sloppy, careless, and undercooked. Use these words to describe the quality of work, level of cooking, or attention to detail. Incorporate these antonyms in cooking, workplace, or educational contexts to teach about quality and attention to detail.
