unlettered

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈletəd/
US: /ʌnˈletərd/

  1. Unable to read and write; illiterate.

    1. The unlettered man struggled to fill out the form himself
    2. Many unlettered people in the village rely on oral tradition for their history

  2. Not educated or knowledgeable in literature or the arts.

    1. He was an unlettered farm worker, but he had a great knowledge of nature.
    2. Though unlettered in classical music, she possessed an innate appreciation for melody

Synonyms

illiterate uneducated untutored unschooled

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unlettered" in English means: Unable to read and write; illiterate., Not educated or knowledgeable in literature or the arts..

The phonetic transcription of "unlettered" is /ʌnˈletəd/ in British English and /ʌnˈletərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unlettered": illiterate, uneducated, untutored, unschooled.

Example usage of "unlettered": "The unlettered man struggled to fill out the form himself". More examples on the page.