Synonyms of illiterate
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for illiterate is analphabetic. Other synonyms of illiterate are ignorant, unlettered, uncharactered and analphabet. The opposite of illiterate is literate.
Synonyms and similar words for illiterate
adjectiveMore synonyms
- analphabetic(of a person) Illiterate, unable to read or write.
- ignorant
- unletteredNot instructed in letters; not educated, not well-read; unable to read.
- uncharactered obsoleteIlliterate.
nounMore synonyms
- analphabetA person who does not know the letters of the alphabet; a partly or wholly illiterate person.
Opposite of illiterate
adjectiveMore antonyms
- literateAble to read and write; having literacy.
Meaning of illiterate
- adjective Unable to read and write.
- adjective Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.
- adjective Not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing.
illiterate in other languages
Questions about synonyms of illiterate
- What is another word for illiterate?
- Illiterate has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as analphabetic, ignorant, unlettered, uncharactered and analphabet.
- What is the opposite of illiterate?
- The opposite of illiterate is literate.
- What does illiterate mean?
- Illiterate means unable to read and write.
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