Both Uses of
illiterate
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- The aunt was simple and illiterate; the niece was simple but lively.†
Chpt 3 *
- He was almost illiterate, and very quiet, scarcely speaking to any one.†
Chpt 6
Definition:
unable to read or write (not literate)
or:
uninformed in a particular field or general subject area
or:
uninformed in a particular field or general subject area
Note that "functional illiteracy" means that although one may be able to read or write a little, their ability is inadequate for normal requirements in their society.