illiterate

Describes a person who is unable to read or write, or lacking knowledge in a particular field.

ruОписывает человека, который не умеет читать или писать, или не обладает знаниями в определённой области.esDescribe a una persona que no sabe leer ni escribir, o que carece de conocimientos en un campo determinado.frDécrit une personne qui ne sait ni lire ni écrire, ou qui manque de connaissances dans un domaine particulier.deBezeichnet eine Person, die nicht lesen oder schreiben kann oder die auf einem bestimmten Gebiet keine Kenntnisse hat.ptDescreve uma pessoa que não sabe ler ou escrever, ou que não tem conhecimento em uma determinada área.zh形容一个人不会读书写字，或缺乏某一领域的知识。arيُطلق على الشخص الذي لا يعرف القراءة ولا الكتابة، أو يفتقر إلى المعرفة والعلم في مجال معيّن.

1. Unable to read or write B1 formal

   Not having the ability to read or write.

   • Many adults in the region remain illiterate due to lack of schools.
   • The program aims to teach illiterate individuals basic reading skills.
   • She was illiterate until she attended night classes.

   ruНеграмотныйesanalfabetofranalphabètedeAnalphabetptAnalfabetozh文盲的arأُمِّيّ

   Синонимы: analphabeticfunctionally illiterateunlettered

   Антонимы: literate

2. Uneducated in a specific field B2 formal

   Lacking knowledge or understanding in a particular area or subject.

   • He is completely illiterate when it comes to modern technology.
   • Many people are financially illiterate and struggle with budgeting.
   • She felt illiterate in the world of classical music.

   ruНевежественныйesIgnorante en un área específicafrIgnorant dans un domainedeUnwissend auf einem bestimmten GebietptLeigozh无知的arجاهل بمجال معين

   Синонимы: ignorantunacquainteduneducatedunfamiliaruninformedunschooleduntutoredunversed

   Антонимы: educatedexpertinformedknowledgeableliterate

3. Lacking cultural or literary knowledge C1 formal

   Not having familiarity with culture, language, or literature.

   • The critic described the novel as appealing only to the culturally illiterate.
   • He was considered illiterate in the arts, unable to appreciate poetry.
   • The course aims to help students who are historically illiterate.

   ruНевежественныйesincultofrillettré (au sens large)deUngebildetptIgnorantezh缺乏文化素养的arجاهل ثقافياً

   Синонимы: benightedignorantuneducatedunlearnedunletteredunschooled

   Антонимы: culturededucatedlearnedliterate

• more illiterate comparative form
• most illiterate superlative form

A noun referring to a person who is unable to read or write.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который не умеет читать или писать.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que no sabe leer ni escribir, o que carece de instrucción elemental.frNom désignant une personne qui ne sait ni lire ni écrire.deSubstantiv für eine Person, die nicht lesen oder schreiben kann; auch abwertend für jemanden, der als ungebildet oder unwissend gilt.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que não sabe ler nem escrever; também pode indicar alguém com pouca instrução ou cultura.zh指不识字或不能读写的人；也泛指缺乏基本文化知识的人。arاسم يطلق على الشخص الذي لا يعرف القراءة ولا الكتابة، ويُستخدم أيضاً للدلالة على الجاهل بأساسيات المعرفة أو العلم.

1. Person unable to read B2 formal

   An individual who lacks the ability to read or write.

   • The program aims to help illiterates learn basic reading skills.
   • Many illiterates face challenges in everyday tasks like reading signs.
   • She volunteered to teach illiterates how to write their names.

   ruНеграмотныйesPersona analfabetafrillettré (personne ne sachant ni lire ni écrire)deAnalphabetptAnalfabetozh文盲arأُمِّي

   Синонимы: analphabetnonreader

   Антонимы: literatereaderscholar

• illiterates plural form
• illiterates' possessive plural form
• illiterate's possessive singular form