UNMEDIATED Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

unmediated

adjective

ˌən-ˈmē-dē-ˌā-təd

Definition of unmediated

as in primary

done or working without something else coming in between photoshopped images have made people aware that a digital photograph is not necessarily an unmediated depiction of reality

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Recent Examples of unmediated No one can tell you the unmediated objective truth about yourself because there is none. — Hallie Cantor, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 By rejecting such figures, ISIS was attempting something akin to the Protestant Reformation for Islam, in which the religion would be open to anyone who chose to believe, direct and unmediated. — Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026 The unadorned drawl of an artist like Daniel Johnston might convey an unmediated access to the interiority of the singer; Zha suggests something similar with what sound like GarageBand presets. — James Gui, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2026 Christian revivalist leaders understand more than ever that their success rested on direct, unmediated communication with the masses. — Matthew Avery Sutton, Washington Post, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmediated

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Adjective

The company has committed to investing at least $1 billion to construct one roughly 300,000-square-foot facility, but the campus could expand to include up to five primary buildings, officials have said.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
Whether Castillo and Gausman can return to form and help their respective clubs get deep into October will be a primary storyline here the rest of the year.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of primary

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For maximum flowering, select a growing location with rich, well-draining soil that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei had again poured cold water on the notion of direct negotiations with the United States.

— Mike Sheen, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

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