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unlettered

adjective

/ʌnˈlɛtəd/

Meaning

lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate

The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.

illiterate, ignorant, uneducated, unschooled

educated, literate, learned

unlettered man, unlettered woman, unlettered society

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

Deserving mockery; absurd or unreasonable.