unmediated

adjective

ˌən-ˈmē-dē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce unmediated (audio)
Definition of unmediatednext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmediated
  1. primary
  2. direct
  3. immediate
Adjective
  • The primary comes as Trump attempts to brush off a string of primary losses, with his 10th endorsed candidate losing in last week’s elections.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The primary hurdle moving forward is integrating efficient extraction technologies into existing treatment infrastructure to yield materials that meet industrial standards.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • Katarzyna Nowakowska, Poland's deputy minister for family, labor and social policy, told the AP that the most vulnerable applicants still receive direct help from the state and any other refugees needing support should turn to social workers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • To enjoy it past its best-by date safely, store your tea bags in a cool, dry place away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight, Tucker says.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of direct
Adjective
  • The oil market remains in backwardation, a phenomenon that occurs where futures contracts with immediate or near-term deliveries sell at a premium over later deliveries, suggesting an expectation that prices will fall over time.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This weekend, religious leaders are expected to travel to Springfield to request the immediate release of one of the pastors, Joubert Adrien, from immigration detention after he was detained while riding as a passenger in a car.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of immediate

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“Unmediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmediated. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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