innumeracy

Definitions

An inability to understand or work with numbers and mathematical concepts.

A lack of basic mathematical literacy or numeracy.

Examples

The report highlights how widespread innumeracy in the workforce can hinder economic productivity.

Many educators are concerned that innumeracy is just as detrimental to a student's future as illiteracy.

Synonyms

mathematical illiteracy arithmetical incompetence lack of numeracy inability to calculate poor quantitative skills

Antonyms

numeracy mathematical literacy arithmetical competence quantitative proficiency mathematical fluency