Unbrowned

The adjective 'unbrowned' describes something that has not been exposed to heat or the sun's rays long enough to acquire a brown color. This often applies to food that hasn't been properly baked, roasted, or fried, resulting in a pale appearance and possibly an undercooked texture. It can also describe skin that hasn't been tanned or, more broadly, any surface that lacks a characteristic brown coloration due to a lack of exposure to appropriate agents or lack of a certain process. It suggests incompleteness or a lack of the expected color transformation associated with heat or sunlight. The state is the antithesis of browned, cooked or tanned.

Unbrowned meaning with examples

• The baker was disappointed to find the bread, removed too early from the oven, was still unbrowned. The pale crust lacked the desired crispness and flavor, requiring more baking time for it to reach perfection.
• The farmer was worried the tomatoes weren't getting enough sunlight, as the early harvest had an unbrowned blush. He hoped the late season sunshine would bring some color and taste to them before the season's end.
• After days spent indoors, her skin was pale and unbrowned compared to her friend's sun-kissed complexion. She longed to feel the warmth of the sun on her skin to give her a warm tan again.
• The chef lamented the undercooked bacon, describing it as unbrowned and floppy. It needed to be crisped in the pan to release the full flavor potential. The customers were unhappy.
• The roasted potatoes remained unbrowned, despite a prolonged time in the oven, possibly due to insufficient oil or the oven temperature being too low. They lacked that delightful, crisp exterior.