unliterate

/ʌnˈlɪtərɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

uninstructed or illiterate in the arts, sciences, or literature

“The professor found it difficult to teach the unliterate student, who struggled with even basic concepts.”

2. noun

a person who is uninstructed or illiterate in the arts, sciences, or literature

“The city’s lack of educational resources left many of its citizens unliterate.”

Synonyms

  • illiterate
  • uneducated

Antonyms

  • educated
  • literate