Definition

Describing something that is natural and not arranged or staged, often used in photography or art.

Example

The photographer captured unposed moments that showed the true emotions of the subjects.

Conversation

Did you see the photos from the party last night?

Yes, they looked great, especially the unposed ones!

I agree! The candid shots really captured the fun moments.

Exactly, they felt much more genuine than the posed pictures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unposed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "posed" (from Latin "ponere", meaning to place or put). The word "unposed" means not placed or not set in a particular position.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not placed' ('un-') — that's why unposed means it hasn't been set in a specific way.

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