unbasted
Lacking temporary seams
Not basted—left without the periodic spooning of pan juices or melted fat that keeps roasting meat moist: The unbasted turkey came out dry.
In sewing, unbasted means lacking the temporary stitches that hold fabric in place before final sewing.
Freed from small nails
- unsewnNot joined by needle
- unstitchedSeams have come apart
- looseNot firmly secured
- unpinnedReleased from a fastener
unhemmed · unfastened · seams · fitting · tailoring · garment · alterations · pinning
Cooked uncovered with heat
- unglazedLacking vitreous coating
- unseasonedLacking flavor or experience
- unmarinatedNot steeped in flavoring
- unbrinedNot soaked in saltwater
roasting · turkey · poultry · oven · drippings · brushing · rotisserie · spit-roast
Not made wet
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- overcookedHeated beyond optimal
- parchedExtremely dry or thirsty
- desiccatedThoroughly dehydrated
dehydrated · brittle · scorched · juiceless · shriveled · dried-out · leathery · tough
untacked
Freed from small nails
- unsewnNot joined by needle
- unstitchedSeams have come apart
- looseNot firmly secured
unpinned · unhemmed · unfastened · seams · fitting · tailoring · garment · alterations · pinning · temporary
roasted
Cooked uncovered with heat
- unglazedLacking vitreous coating
- unseasonedLacking flavor or experience
- unmarinatedNot steeped in flavoring
unbrined · roasting · turkey · poultry · oven · drippings · brushing · rotisserie · spit-roast · broiled
unmoistened
Not made wet
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- overcookedHeated beyond optimal
- parchedExtremely dry or thirsty
desiccated · dehydrated · brittle · scorched · juiceless · shriveled · dried-out · leathery · tough · crusty