uncooked

/'ʌn'kukt/

Thân thiện

The chef carefully examines the uncooked vegetables on the cutting board.

Definition

Adjective: Not cooked; in a raw or unprepared state, not having been subjected to heat for the purpose of making it ready to eat.

Usage

The adjective "uncooked" is used to describe food that has not been prepared by heating. It is typically placed before a noun or used after a linking verb like "is," "are," "was," or "remains."

Examples

• The recipe calls for uncooked rice.
• This meat is still uncooked in the middle.
• They served a salad with uncooked vegetables.
• Ensure that uncooked poultry is stored separately from other foods.

Advanced Usage

• "To eat something uncooked": To consume food in its raw state.
  • Some fish, like in sushi, are meant to be eaten uncooked.
• In a figurative or technical sense, it can describe something not yet processed or finalized.
  • The data is still uncooked and requires analysis. (This usage is less common and more informal.)

Variants and Related Words

• Raw (adj): Often used synonymously with "uncooked," especially for meat, fish, and vegetables. ("Raw fish," "raw carrots").
• Unprepared (adj): Can be a broader term meaning not ready for use, which may include being uncooked.
• Fresh (adj): Emphasizes recent harvest or production, which may imply it is uncooked but not necessarily (e.g., fresh bread is cooked).

Synonyms

• Raw
• Unprepared
• Unprocessed (in a food context)

Antonyms

• Cooked
• Prepared
• Baked
• Roasted
• Boiled

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not cooked