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

Because, as a one-off measure, FIFA would not have been the primary beneficiary.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Detectives identified Stevenson Tuimavave as the primary suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest and a search of his home, police said.

— Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Definition of primary

Adjective

This was a different era, when most teams at that level would have played direct, physical football.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The last major hurricane to hit Miami-Dade County was the catastrophic Hurricane Andrew in 1992, but the city did not take a direct hit.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of direct

Adjective

The temporary waivers marked a central US concession for Iran to reopen the crucial waterway, reaping almost immediate financial benefit for Tehran.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
While Stenberg signed an entry-level contract with the Sharks this month and is expected to be on the team’s roster this fall, and Lin headed to the University of Denver, and there were some questions about Verhoeff’s immediate future.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

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