Underexpose (Verb)
Meaning 1
Expose insufficiently; "The child was underexposed to language".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The photographer was worried that she would underexpose the shot in the dimly lit room.
- By limiting travel opportunities, the student was underexposed to different cultures.
- During the training session, the beginner felt underexposed to complex techniques.
- The small child was underexposed to social interactions due to home schooling.
- The artist's early work was underexposed to the public, which contributed to her relative obscurity.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Expose to too little light; "The film is underexposed, so the image is very dark".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Using a low ISO setting can cause the photograph to underexpose the cityscape at dusk.
- The photographer's mistake underexposed the entire wedding, making the images unusable.
- Old film cameras can sometimes underexpose the picture if the aperture is set incorrectly.
- In order to achieve the desired effect, the artist intentionally underexposed the portrait in post-production.
- If you're shooting indoors without a flash, it's easy to underexpose your photos, especially in low light conditions.