as in ignorance
the state of being unlearned
far too many children are doomed to a lifetime of illiteracy in that country
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Recent Examples of illiteracy
The spending disparity ignored the circumstances of many of the countries receiving this aid: people did not have enough to eat, and rates of illiteracy were as high as 90%.
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Made By History, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
At the heart of these matters is an overwhelming degree of financial illiteracy.
—David Kudla, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
There is a romance of illiteracy here, as if poetry should be looked at instead of thoughtfully read.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
One act of economic illiteracy would therefore sabotage both Medicaid and Medicare simultaneously.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Made By History, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
At the heart of these matters is an overwhelming degree of financial illiteracy.
—David Kudla, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
There is a romance of illiteracy here, as if poetry should be looked at instead of thoughtfully read.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
One act of economic illiteracy would therefore sabotage both Medicaid and Medicare simultaneously.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for illiteracy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illiteracy
ignorance
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Further demonstrating the ignorance of policy makers and the effects of their actions on businesses.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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But that's absolutely no excuse, because intent doesn't excuse ignorance.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Illiteracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illiteracy. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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