Unlettered: meaning, definitions and examples
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unlettered
[ สnหlษtษrd ]
inexperienced
Not having been taught to read or write; illiterate.
Synonyms
ignorant, illiterate, uneducated
Examples of usage
- Despite being unlettered, she had a natural talent for storytelling.
- Many unlettered individuals struggle to find employment in today's society.
lacking knowledge
Lacking knowledge or education; ignorant.
Synonyms
ignorant, uneducated, uninformed
Examples of usage
- His unlettered opinions on the subject were quickly dismissed by experts.
- The unlettered workforce faced challenges in adapting to new technology.
Translations
Translations of the word "unlettered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น analfabeto
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเคชเคขเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช analphabetisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ buta huruf
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะณัะฐะผะพัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ analfabeta
๐ฏ๐ต ็กๅญฆ
๐ซ๐ท illettrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ analfabeto
๐น๐ท okuma yazma bilmeyen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌธ๋งน์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃู ู
๐จ๐ฟ negramotnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ negramotnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ nepismen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณlesinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐัััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฌแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ savadsฤฑz
๐ฒ๐ฝ analfabeto
Etymology
The term 'unlettered' originated from Middle English 'unletered', meaning 'illiterate'. It has been used since the 15th century to describe individuals who lack formal education or literacy skills. Over time, 'unlettered' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of lacking knowledge or expertise in a particular subject.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,540, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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