Functionally illiterate and Untaught

Functionally illiterate

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

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

Untaught

Untaught adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.
Usage example: an untaught artist whose primitive paintings are now prized by collectors

Functionally illiterate and untaught are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functionally illiterate" instead an adjective "Untaught".
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