illiterate

The word “illiterate” has 4 syllables: il-lit-er-ate.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɪtərət/.

What is synonym and antonym for illiterate?

In the thesaurus, “illiterate” has 7 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illiterate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for illiterate

ignoramus
ignorant
know-nothing
lowbrow
philistine
uneducated
ungrammatical

Antonyms for illiterate

brain
brilliant
educated
genius
grammatical
intellect
intelligent
knowledgeable
literate
polymath
renaissance man
smart
thinker
whiz
wiz
wizard

Meanings of illiterate

noun

An illiterate person, one not able to read and write.
A person ignorant about a given subject.

adjective

Unable to read and write.
Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.
Not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing.
Ignorant in a specified way or about a specified subject.

Example Sentences

Illiterate adults face significant challenges in navigating modern society, particularly in accessing information and resources.
In some regions, a significant portion of the population remains illiterate, hindering socioeconomic progress.
She felt embarrassed about being illiterate and decided to enroll in literacy classes to improve her reading and writing skills.
The child's parents were illiterate, so they relied on others to help with official documents and forms.
Despite being illiterate, he possessed a wealth of knowledge and wisdom gained through life experiences.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illiterate, such as: brain, brilliant, educated, genius, grammatical, ignoramus, ignorant.

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