What is another word for aliterate?
Pronunciation: [ɐlˈa͡ɪtəɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Aliterate is a term used to describe someone who can read but chooses not to or someone who reads poorly. Synonyms for aliterate include unbookish, disinclined to read, unlearned, ignorant, illiterate, and unread. Other synonyms can be found in a variety of contexts such as lazy, uninterested, uneducated, unenlightened, and benighted. If someone is described as aliterate, it does not necessarily mean they are unintelligent, but rather they have chosen to remain unaware of certain knowledge or uninterested in expanding their knowledge. It is important to encourage individuals to read and learn to avoid being characterized as aliterate.
