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Definition of unlettered

unlettered

/ʌnˈlɛt.ɚd/
un · let · tered
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• adjective

1

Not educated or well-read; lacking formal schooling or literary culture.

Example

"Despite being largely unlettered in formal philosophy, the elder spoke with remarkable wisdom and clarity."

2

Unable to read or write; illiterate.

Example

"In medieval Europe, the vast majority of the rural peasantry remained unlettered throughout their lives."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the 14th century, formed from the prefix 'un-' and 'lettered' (meaning educated or learned, from Old French 'letré' and Latin 'litteratus').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unlettered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unlettered
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