English adjective: unlettered | |||
1. | unlettered having little acquaintance with writing | ||
Samples | Special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society. | ||
Synonyms | analphabetic | ||
Similar | illiterate | ||
Antonyms | literate | ||
2. | unlettered uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication | ||
Samples | An ignorant man. Nescient of contemporary literature. An unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues. Exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions. | ||
Synonyms | ignorant, nescient, unlearned | ||
Similar | uneducated | ||
Antonyms | educated | ||