Analphabetic is a term generally used to describe a person who is unable to read or write. However, there are many synonyms that can be used to describe this condition. Some of the most commonly used include illiterate, uneducated, unlettered, unschooled, and nonliterate. Other synonyms for analphabetic may include unlearned, uncultivated, uninstructed, and unread. These terms are generally used to describe people who have not had the opportunity to develop literacy skills, or who may have had difficulty in acquiring these skills. Whatever term is used, it is important to remember that a lack of literacy does not necessarily imply a lack of intelligence, and that every person deserves the opportunity to learn to read and write.