Underdirect
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To exert too little artistic control when directing (a play or film).
"Despite the seeming interest of the screenplay, Romero underdirects the entire effort, sending his actors through their paces without bothering to make them believe in the film."
- 2 To provide too little guidance or direction.
"The opinion is expressed that time is wasted by misdirected or underdirected visiting of schools."
Example
More examples"Despite the seeming interest of the screenplay, Romero underdirects the entire effort, sending his actors through their paces without bothering to make them believe in the film."
Etymology
From under- + direct.
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