underexposure

/ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊʒər/
noun
  1. A condition in photography where an image is too dark because not enough light reached the film or sensor.
    • Her first roll of film had several shots with underexposure because she forgot to adjust the settings.
    • To fix underexposure, you can increase the ISO or open the aperture.
    • The photo was ruined by underexposure, making the subject almost invisible.
  2. The state of not receiving enough public attention, media coverage, or promotion.
    • Many great books suffer from underexposure because they are not marketed well.
    • The talented musician suffered from underexposure and remained unknown for years.
    • Underexposure in the press can hurt a small business's growth.
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