illiterate

Emphasizes the total lack of literacy.

Emphasizes the total lack of literacy.

Indicates a level of literacy that is very low, close to being none.

Indicates a level of literacy that is very low, close to being none.

Indicates that a great majority of a group is illiterate.

Indicates that the majority of a group is illiterate.

Lacking the basic literacy and numeracy skills required for managing daily living and employment tasks.

Lacking a basic understanding of scientific principles and methods.

Lacking a basic understanding of economic principles.

Used to describe the state of being unable to read or write.