Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unlettered
Adjective
/ʌnˈlɛtərd/
Definition
Lacking education or the ability to read and write.
Examples
- The unlettered man struggled to fill out the job application.
- In many societies, unlettered individuals face significant challenges in finding employment.
- She helped the unlettered children learn basic reading skills.
Meaning
The term ‘unlettered’ refers to someone who has not been educated to the point of being able to read or write, often used to describe individuals from backgrounds with limited access to education.
Synonyms
- Illiterate
- Uneducated
- Inexperienced
- Untutored
