uncooked

adjective

ˌən-ˈku̇kt How to pronounce uncooked (audio)
Definition of uncookednext
as in raw
not cooked crunching on uncooked carrots

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Recent Examples of uncooked Cooking vegetables and avoiding uncooked fruits and vegetables can significantly reduce or eliminate the risk of Cyclospora infection. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026 Officials also recommended washing leafy vegetables and herbs such as cilantro and basil, as well as snow peas, before using them, removing the outer layer of green onions and avoiding fresh, uncooked raspberries. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 9 July 2026 Kitchen utensils need to be washed well after coming in contact with uncooked meats, or unwashed fruits and vegetables. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The raw food diet emphasizes eating uncooked and minimally processed foods. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncooked
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raw
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  • The potential that convinced Aston Villa to bet on a young, raw talent was clear.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The supports reveal traces of the foundry in subtle raw pockets amid a gleaming finish.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Uncooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncooked. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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