unlettered

[ˌʌnˈletərd]

unlettered Definition

  • 1not able to read or write
  • 2lacking education or knowledge

Using unlettered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unlettered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Many people in the rural areas are still unlettered.

  • Example

    He was an unlettered man who had never been to school.

  • Example

    The book is written in simple language so that even the unlettered can understand it.

unlettered Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: unlettered in Brief

The term 'unlettered' [ˌʌnˈletərd] refers to someone who is unable to read or write, or lacks education or knowledge. It is often used to describe people in rural areas or those who have not had access to formal education. Synonyms include 'illiterate' and 'uneducated,' while antonyms include 'literate' and 'educated.' Examples of usage include 'Many people in the rural areas are still unlettered' and 'The book is written in simple language so that even the unlettered can understand it.'