Functionally illiterate and Simple

Functionally illiterate

Functionally illiterate adjective - Having reading and writing skills insufficient for ordinary practical needs.

Simple and functionally illiterate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simple" instead an adjective phrase "Functionally illiterate".

Simple

Simple adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.
Usage example: the fact that he didn't go to college doesn't mean he's simple

Functionally illiterate and simple are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functionally illiterate" instead an adjective "Simple".

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