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
From growing up in abject poverty and illiteracy to being one of the world’s most celebrated high jewelry artists.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
But digital illiteracy still constrains African banks’ ability to serve their customers, according to nearly 8 in 10 respondents, made up of 203 senior banking executives from 40 African countries.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Well aware of the magnitude of its goal — to eliminate illiteracy globally by 2040 — WLF relies on its youth ambassadors to get the job done, taking them through an intensive, three-month training program.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
To make matters worse, the IRS Taxpayer Advocate called tax illiteracy the most serious issue facing taxpayers in 2024.
—Zoe Callaway, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
But digital illiteracy still constrains African banks’ ability to serve their customers, according to nearly 8 in 10 respondents, made up of 203 senior banking executives from 40 African countries.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Well aware of the magnitude of its goal — to eliminate illiteracy globally by 2040 — WLF relies on its youth ambassadors to get the job done, taking them through an intensive, three-month training program.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
To make matters worse, the IRS Taxpayer Advocate called tax illiteracy the most serious issue facing taxpayers in 2024.
—Zoe Callaway, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for illiteracy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illiteracy
ignorance
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During which Helm suffered loneliness, inconsequence and ignorance – an original and terrible fugue state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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While potentially shakier data may cause volatility in markets later this week, for now ignorance appears to be bliss.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Illiteracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illiteracy. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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