unlettered meaning
UK US
unlettered (adjective): having little acquaintance with writing.
unlettered has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
unlettered as an adjective
- having little acquaintance with writing
- special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society
Synonyms: analphabetic
Similar: illiterate
- 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
Synonyms: ignorant, nescient, unlearned
Similar: uneducated
Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in ED · 10-letter words
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