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