Functionally illiterate and Unlearned

Functionally illiterate

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

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

Unlearned

Unlearned adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.
Usage example: although the people of the farming community were largely an unlearned lot, they wanted an advanced education for their children

Functionally illiterate and unlearned are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functionally illiterate" instead an adjective "Unlearned".

Nearby Words: unlearning, unlearnt
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