Definition

A situation where something, like a photograph or a person, does not receive enough light or attention, resulting in a lack of clarity or detail.

Example

The underexposure of the photo made it difficult to see the details clearly.

Conversation

I think my last photo came out weird because of the underexposure.

Yeah, it looks a bit dark; you might need to adjust the settings next time.

I didn't realize how important lighting was to avoid underexposure.

Definitely! Good lighting can make all the difference in photos.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Underexposure → It is formed from "under-" (meaning beneath or not enough) and "exposure" (from Latin "exponere", meaning to put out or expose). The word refers to a state of being insufficiently exposed, particularly in contexts like photography or health.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'beneath' ('under-') the necessary 'exposure' — this helps you remember that underexposure means not enough exposure.

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