untoned
- adjective
- /ʌnˈtoʊnd/
- Specialized
- The photograph looked dull because it was untoned.
Examples
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Collectors sometimes value untoned photographs for their authenticity and historical accuracy.
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After processing, the image remained untoned, preserving its original black-and-white appearance.
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The photographer preferred to display the untoned prints to highlight their natural contrast.
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His untoned images failed to capture the audience's attention.
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For her new project, she chose an untoned canvas to capture the natural colors of the landscape.
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The photographer preferred to use an untoned print for its simplicity, avoiding any added effects.
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He showcased his collection of paintings, each displayed on an untoned background to highlight the artwork.
Synonyms
Clear and natural because it has no added color
Cloth, hair, or wool that keeps its natural color with no added color
Showing no sign of a feeling, quality, or color
Antonyms
How Toned
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Untoned is formed from un- 'not' plus tone 'color or shade', so in images or prints untoned means 'not toned' and left in its original look, for example plain black-and-white.