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 club prefers Taylor to serve as the primary organizational voice to relay its message — and to take the brunt of criticism.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The charcoal floor tiling and island in the corner kitchen feel like something Rick Owens would have dreamed up, as are the primary bathroom’s concrete floors and shower stall.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of primary

Adjective

This year marks the first time the program will include workshops, giving aspiring writers direct access to Netflix content executives.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
But new ads for retatrutide continued showing up on Facebook, including ones that direct consumers to questionnaires hosted by Remedora.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of direct

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His bold, unique style was an immediate hit with ad agencies, publications, the corporate world and in pop culture.

— BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Pressuring currencies One of the most immediate channels through which a tighter Fed policy travels around the world is the dollar.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

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