unlettered

/ˌʌnˈlɛtərd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking education or literacy, especially in reading and writing.

“The unlettered people were in dire need of educational resources.”

2. adjective

Unfamiliar with, or lacking knowledge of, something such as a subject, art, or skill.

“He was an unlettered expert in the field of engineering.”

Synonyms

  • illiterate
  • unedicated
  • uneducated

Antonyms

  • educated
  • lettered
  • literate