Antonyms of adj unlettered

2 senses of unlettered

Sense 1
analphabetic, unlettered -- (having little acquaintance with writing; "special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society")

INDIRECT (VIA illiterate) -> literate -- (able to read and write)

Sense 2
ignorant, nescient, unlearned, unlettered -- (uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication; "an ignorant man"; "nescient of contemporary literature"; "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues"; "exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions")

INDIRECT (VIA uneducated) -> educated -- (possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge))

Similarity of adj unlettered

2 senses of unlettered

Sense 1
analphabetic, unlettered -- (having little acquaintance with writing; "special tutorials to assist the unlettered sector of society")
       => illiterate (vs. literate) -- (not able to read or write)

Sense 2
ignorant, nescient, unlearned, unlettered -- (uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication; "an ignorant man"; "nescient of contemporary literature"; "an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues"; "exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions")
       => uneducated (vs. educated) -- (not having a good education)

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