underexpose

[ uhn-der-ik-spohz ]

verb (used with object)

, un·der·ex·posed, un·der·ex·pos·ing.

1. to expose either to insufficient light or to sufficient light for too short a period, as in photography.

underexpose

/ ˌʌndərɪkˈspəʊz /

verb

1. photog to expose (a film, plate, or paper) for too short a period or with insufficient light so as not to produce the required effect
2. often passive to fail to subject to appropriate or expected publicity

Word History and Origins

Origin of underexpose¹

First recorded in 1885–90; under- + expose

Example Sentences

Chris Murphy, co-head of derivative strategy at Susquehanna Financial Group, believes investors are underexposed to stocks after cutting down positions as equities fell over the last few months.

From Reuters

She was, he added, “one who overexposes her subjects while remaining underexposed.”

From New York Times

RAW photos have a great deal of latitude, too, but when shooting with this system, I found that it was better to underexpose than overexpose.

From The Verge

But most people didn't fall for the first version of "A League of Their Own" for the history, much of which was and is underexposed anyway.

From Salon

He flirted with it being underexposed — which is a sin — in parts of the frame.

From New York Times