underexposure

American  

[uhn-der-ik-spoh-zher] / ˌʌn dər ɪkˈspoʊ ʒər /

noun

1. inadequate exposure, as of photographic film.

2. a photographic negative or print that is imperfect because of insufficient exposure.

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underexposure British  

/ ˌʌndərɪkˈspəʊʒə /

noun

1. photog

   1. inadequate exposure to light

   2. an underexposed negative, print, or transparency

2. insufficient attention or publicity

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Etymology

Origin of underexposure

First recorded in 1870–75; under- + exposure

Example Sentences

In a slick piece of reverse psychology, he strives for underexposure: while most politicians crave attention, Bush made a conscious decision before his Inauguration to avoid appearing regularly on the nightly news.

From Time Magazine Archive

The music of Tchaikovsky can hardly be said to have suffered over the years from underexposure.

From Time Magazine Archive

An expensive shutter with high speeds cannot be successfully used except with a lens capable of large aperture—otherwise underexposure will result.

From Making Your Camera Pay by Davis, Frederick C.