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
At the same time, the illiteracy crisis is about more than curriculum.
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Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Emotional illiteracy, disconnection from the body and organizational cultures that discourage vulnerability reinforce this divide.
—Nancy Zamierowski, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Election Code also states that a witness, or someone who signs an application for a voter who is unable to sign it due to a physical disability or illiteracy, is limited to helping one voter in the same election or one voter in a calendar year who applies for annual ballots.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
The free event for National Financial Literacy Month is sponsored by the nonprofit Society for Financial Awareness, which aims to end financial illiteracy across the country.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Emotional illiteracy, disconnection from the body and organizational cultures that discourage vulnerability reinforce this divide.
—Nancy Zamierowski, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Election Code also states that a witness, or someone who signs an application for a voter who is unable to sign it due to a physical disability or illiteracy, is limited to helping one voter in the same election or one voter in a calendar year who applies for annual ballots.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
The free event for National Financial Literacy Month is sponsored by the nonprofit Society for Financial Awareness, which aims to end financial illiteracy across the country.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illiteracy
ignorance
Noun
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Provider ignorance is a common reason for delayed diagnosis in the Black community; many doctors just aren't taught about Black skin pigment or skin barriers.—
Raelle Kennedy,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Trump wants no one around him who might speak truth to his ignorance.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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“Illiteracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illiteracy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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