underdirects

Verb

underdirect (third-person singular simple present underdirects, present participle underdirecting, simple past and past participle underdirected)

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.1971 fall, John R. Davoli, quotee, “Short Notices”, in Cinefantastique, volume 1, number 4, Frederick S. Clarke, →ISSN, page 40, column 4
2. To provide too little guidance or direction.
   • The opinion is expressed that time is wasted by misdirected or underdirected visiting of schools.1913, Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Proceedings of the Annual Convention - Volumes 26-28, page 75