Definition

Describing something that occurs directly without any intermediaries or influences from outside sources.

Example

The artist's unmediated expression of emotions resonated deeply with the audience.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we consume information nowadays?

Yeah, it's pretty interesting how it's all so unmediated sometimes.

Right? I mean, we get news straight from social media without any filters.

Exactly! It really changes how we perceive things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unmediated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "mediate" (from Latin "mediari", meaning to be in the middle or to intervene). The word "unmediated" means not intervened or not facilitated by a middle party.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having someone 'in the middle' ('mediate') — that's why unmediated means there is no middleman involved.

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