All nonliterate synonyms

adjective nonliterate

• rustic — of, relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural.
• archaic — Archaic means extremely old or extremely old-fashioned.
• bestial — If you describe behaviour or a situation as bestial, you mean that it is very unpleasant or disgusting.
• earliest — in or during the first part of a period of time, a course of action, a series of events, etc.: early in the year.
• feral — causing death; fatal.
• primeval — of or relating to the first age or ages, especially of the world: primeval forms of life.
• primaeval — of or relating to the first age or ages, especially of the world: primeval forms of life.
• primordial — constituting a beginning; giving origin to something derived or developed; original; elementary: primordial forms of life.
• pristine — having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.
• rugged — having a roughly broken, rocky, hilly, or jagged surface: rugged ground.
• unbroken — not broken; whole; intact.
• unmodified — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
• unrestrained — not restrained or controlled; uncontrolled or uncontrollable: the unrestrained birthrate in some countries.
• unspoiled — to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.