Unposed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unposed

 

[ ʌnˈpəʊzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in photography

Not in a position that has been arranged for a photograph, especially a portrait.

Synonyms

natural, spontaneous, unrehearsed.

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Word Description / Examples
unposed

When you want to emphasize that a photo or situation is authentic and not arranged.

  • The unposed picture captured her genuine happiness.
  • Unposed moments can tell the most genuine stories.
spontaneous

When something happens without planning or occurs suddenly, often reflecting a sense of excitement or impulsiveness.

  • His spontaneous decision to take a road trip surprised everyone.
  • They broke into spontaneous laughter.
natural

When you want to describe something that appears real and not artificial or forced.

  • Her natural smile made everyone feel at ease.
  • The painting looked so natural, it was hard to believe it wasn't a photograph.
unrehearsed

When you want to express that an action, speech, or performance was done without preparation or practice.

  • Her unrehearsed speech moved the audience to tears.
  • The band gave an unrehearsed performance that was still incredible.

Examples of usage

  • The photograph captures a candid and unposed moment.
  • She preferred unposed shots over staged ones.

Translations

Translations of the word "unposed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não posado

🇮🇳 अप्रस्तुत

🇩🇪 uninszeniert

🇮🇩 tidak dipose

🇺🇦 непозований

🇵🇱 niepozowany

🇯🇵 ポーズを取っていない

🇫🇷 non posé

🇪🇸 no posado

🇹🇷 poz verilmemiş

🇰🇷 포즈를 취하지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مُرتب

🇨🇿 nepózovaný

🇸🇰 nepozonovaný

🇨🇳 未经摆拍的

🇸🇮 nepostavljen

🇮🇸 ósett

🇰🇿 позасыз

🇬🇪 უპოზირებულო

🇦🇿 poza verilməmiş

🇲🇽 no posado

Etymology

The word 'unposed' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'posed', which comes from the verb 'pose'. 'Pose' has its roots in Old French and Latin, where it meant 'to place, put, or set'. 'Unposed' is commonly used in the context of photography to describe images that are not staged or arranged.

See also: depose, dispose, expose, impose, pose, poser, posing, repose, transpose.