illiterate

/ɪlˈɪtəɹət/

/ˌɪˈɫɪtɝət/

illiterate

lacking the ability to read and write in any language

antonyms : literate

uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field

synonyms : ignorant

lacking culture, especially in language and literature

antonyms : literate

Illiterate

a person unable to read

Examples

1. Those people were illiterate.

2. 50% dabbawalas are illiterate.

3. Barbarians were illiterate.

4. Most nobles were illiterate.