Unlettered (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having little acquaintance with writing; "special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The community outreach program provided literacy classes for the unlettered members of the rural town.
- She worked tirelessly to help the unlettered migrant workers understand their employment contracts.
- The new law aimed to improve access to education for the unlettered populations in the inner city.
- In some countries, it is estimated that over half the population remains unlettered, lacking even basic reading skills.
- A team of volunteers visited remote villages to offer education and support to the unlettered communities living there.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The unlettered farmer was unable to read the instructions on the pesticide label.
- Her unlettered upbringing had left her with a narrow and unsophisticated worldview.
- The politician's unlettered remarks on economics were widely ridiculed by experts.
- The unlettered villagers were easily swayed by the charismatic but unscrupulous leader.
- The artist's unlettered background had not hindered her ability to create innovative and captivating works.