underexpose

/ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊz/
verb
  1. To allow too little light to reach photographic film or a digital sensor, making the image too dark.
    • In bright sunlight, you might underexpose the image to keep the sky from looking white.
    • She accidentally underexposed the film, so the pictures came out very dark.
    • If you underexpose the photo, the shadows will lose all detail.
  2. To give someone or something too little public attention or publicity.
    • The small museum was underexposed in the media, so few tourists visited.
    • Many talented artists remain underexposed because they lack a good agent.
    • The issue of climate change is often underexposed in local news.
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