Spell Bee Word: unlettered

Basic Details

Word: Unlettered

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not educated or unable to read or write.

Synonyms: Illiterate, uneducated, ignorant

Antonyms: Educated, literate, knowledgeable

Idioms and Phrases

1. Born into unlettered circumstances: Describes someone who comes from a background where education was not accessible. Example: "He rose to greatness despite being born into unlettered circumstances."
2. Speak as an unlettered man: Refers to someone who speaks without formal education or training. Example: "Though he was wise, he often chose to speak as an unlettered man, sharing his thoughts simply."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Many unlettered people in remote villages face difficulties in accessing job opportunities.

Example 2: The charity aims to help unlettered adults learn to read and write.

Example 3: Despite being unlettered, she possessed a wealth of knowledge from life experiences.

Fun Fact

The term "unlettered" has its origins from the Latin word "literatus," which means “learned” or “educated.” The prefix "un-" signifies negation, creating the meaning of being without letters or education.

Famous Quote

"The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be the person who does not know how to learn." Alvin Toffler

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "unlettered" mean?

a) Very wise
b) Not educated or unable to read
c) A famous author
d) Well-known artist

Answer: b) Not educated or unable to read

2. Which of these is a synonym of "unlettered"?

a) Educated
b) Illiterate
c) Knowledgeable
d) Clever

Answer: b) Illiterate

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "unlettered"?

a) Uneducated
b) Ignorant
c) Literate
d) None of the above

Answer: c) Literate

4. Which sentence uses "unlettered" correctly?

a) The unlettered child wrote a beautiful poem.
b) The unlettered man shared his life stories with wisdom.
c) She was unlettered but learned to read with help.
d) They unlettered the book together.

Answer: c) She was unlettered but learned to read with help.

5. What does "speak as an unlettered man" mean?

a) To speak formally
b) To speak simply without formal education
c) To read aloud
d) To lecture in a school

Answer: b) To speak simply without formal education