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Underexposed - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Underexposed describes something that has received insufficient attention or publicity. In photography, it refers to an image that is too dark due to inadequate light exposure during capture.

underexposed

/**American phonetic transcription**: ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/ /**British phonetic transcription**: ˌʌndərɪkˈspəʊzd/

Definition:

**Definition**: Insufficiently exposed to light, attention, or publicity.

Synonyms:

**Synonyms**: overlooked, neglected, ignored, unnoticed

Part of Speech:

**Part of speech**: adjective

Antonyms:

**Antonyms**: overexposed, highlighted, prominent

Common Collocations:

**Collocations**: underexposed film, underexposed photo, underexposed artist

Derivatives:

**Derivatives**: underexposure, underexpose

Usage Tips:

**Usage tip**: Use "underexposed" for photos lacking light or people/things receiving little attention.

Common Phrases:

**Common phrases**: underexposed talent, underexposed issue, underexposed negatives

Etymology:

**Etymology**: Derived from "under-" (insufficient) + "expose" (to reveal), first used in photography contexts.

Examples:

  • 1. **Example sentences**:
  • 2. The photo was too dark because it was underexposed.
  • 3. Many talented musicians remain underexposed despite their skills.
  • 4. The documentary sheds light on an underexposed social issue.

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