1. past tense of underdo; to do something insufficiently or inadequately
Usage: rare

Examples

• She underdid the seasoning and the soup tasted bland.
• The contractor underdid the insulation job, leaving gaps in coverage.
• He underdid his preparation for the exam and scored poorly.
• The chef underdid the steak, leaving it too rare for the customer’s taste.
• They underdid the marketing campaign and failed to reach their target audience.