Definition

Adjective: * Lacking facets: Describes a gemstone or object that has not been cut or polished to have flat, smooth faces (facets). It is the opposite of faceted.

Usage

This word is a technical adjective primarily used in the context of gemology, jewelry, and mineralogy to describe the state of a stone's surface. It is often used in contrast with "faceted."

Examples

• The raw, unfaceted diamond looked like a simple piece of cloudy glass.
• Some collectors prefer the natural, unfaceted beauty of mineral specimens over cut gems.
• The value of an unfaceted gemstone is typically much lower than that of a expertly cut one.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe something that is not refined, polished, or broken down into multiple aspects.
  • His argument remained unfaceted and simplistic, failing to address the complexity of the issue.

Variants and Related Words

• Faceted (adj.): The direct antonym, meaning having many flat, polished faces.
• Uncut (adj.): A broader term often used synonymously with "unfaceted" for gemstones, meaning not shaped by cutting.
• Cabochon (n.): A style of gem cutting that produces a smooth, rounded, unfaceted surface, often used for opaque stones.

Synonyms

• Uncut
• Non-faceted
• Smooth (in specific contexts, e.g., a cabochon cut)

Antonyms

• Faceted
• Cut
• Polished

Adjective

1. lacking facets
   • an unfaceted gem