1. to expose (photographic film or paper) to light for too short a time, resulting in a dark image
Usage: photography
2. to give insufficient publicity or attention to something

Examples

• The photographer accidentally underexposed the film, making all the pictures too dark.
• If you underexpose the shot, you won’t be able to see the details in the shadows.
• The camera’s automatic settings helped prevent me from underexposing the image.
• The media tends to underexpose stories about local community achievements.
• Critics argue that the documentary underexposes the real issues facing the community.
• Don’t underexpose this important research by publishing it in an obscure journal.