Synonyms for Unlettered (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (having little acquaintance with writing):
analphabetic
WordNet sense 2 (not able to read or write):
illiterate
WordNet sense 3 (uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication):
nescient, unenlightened, unlearned
WordNet sense 4 (not having a good education):
uneducated
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