un·let·tered ( n-l t  rd)adj. 1. a. Not adept at reading and writing; deficient in the knowledge that can be acquired from books. b. Illiterate. 2. Having no lettering: a plain, unlettered T-shirt. |
unlettered [ʌnˈlɛtəd]
adj
1. (Social Science / Education) uneducated; illiterate
2. not marked with letters an unlettered tombstone
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  unlettered - having little acquaintance with writing; "special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society"illiterate - not able to read or write |
| 2. | unlettered - uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication; "an ignorant man"; "nescient of contemporary literature"; "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues"; "exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions" uneducated - not having a good education |
unlettered
adjective uneducated, ignorant, illiterate, unlearned, untutored, unschooled, untaught Such misconceptions have not been confined to the unlettered masses.
educated, literate, learned, schooled, taught, tutored
educated, literate, learned, schooled, taught, tutored
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unlettered
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