uncoined

uncoined

A simple farmer speaks with uncoined honesty to his neighbor.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not shaped or processed into coins: "uncoined" refers to metal, especially precious metal, that has not been minted or stamped into the form of coins. It describes raw or bullion metal in its natural or ingot state.
    • Not refined or artificial (figurative, rare): "uncoined" can mean natural, genuine, or unadulterated, without artificial processing or affectation.
Usage Examples

  • Literal (metal):

    • The treasure consisted of uncoined gold and silver bars. (The precious metal was in raw ingots, not minted into coins.)
    • He traded in uncoined bullion rather than currency. (He dealt in raw metal, not stamped coins.)

  • Figurative (rare):

    • Her uncoined sincerity was refreshing in a world of pretence. (Her genuineness was natural and unrefined, like raw metal.)
Advanced Usage

  • "uncoined metal": a technical term in metallurgy or economics for precious metal not yet minted.

    • The central bank held reserves of uncoined gold. (The bank stored raw gold, not coins.)

  • "uncoined phrase" (rare, poetic): an expression that is natural and unpolished.

    • He spoke in uncoined phrases, direct and honest. (His words were not crafted or artificial.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Coin (n): a piece of metal stamped and issued by a government as money.

    • He collected old coins from different countries. (Stamped metal currency.)

  • Coin (v): to make coins by stamping metal; also, to invent a word or phrase.

    • The mint coined new silver dollars. (The mint stamped metal into coins.)

  • Coined (adj): shaped into coins; also, invented or fabricated.

    • The term was coined in the 19th century. (The word was invented.)
Synonyms

  • Bullion: gold or silver in bulk form, not shaped into coins.

    • The shipment contained bullion, not coins. (Raw precious metal.)

  • Unminted: not stamped into coins.

    • The unminted silver was melted down for jewellery. (Not processed into coins.)

  • Raw: in a natural, unprocessed state.

    • The raw gold was found in the riverbed. (Unrefined, uncoined.)
Related Idioms
  • (The word is rare and technical; idioms are uncommon.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • (No phrasal verbs derive from "uncoined.")