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technophobia

technophobia

1 8.3
A strong fear or dislike of new technology and devices
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛk.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
translation icon : tecnofobia
  • We define fear of technology as technophobia.

Examples

  • "She suffered from acute technophobia."

    Fiction book (2002)

  • I had hoped she might use them to begin to overcome her technophobia.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • The only problem was Vivi's technophobia.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • If this is true, then I must assert that technophobia is a fear of communication.

    Blog text (14)

  • Many people experience technophobia when they are asked to use new smartphones.

  • His technophobia prevents him from using online banking services.

  • Overcoming technophobia can help individuals adapt to modern workplaces more effectively.

Synonyms

cyberphobia
vstechnophobia
9.9

A strong fear of computers and new technology

focuses on fear of new devices and complex systems rather than just computers
misoneism
vstechnophobia
  • Specialized
9.9

A strong dislike of new things or change

is limited to fear of new devices and systems rather than all change
neophobia
vstechnophobia
  • Specialized
9.9

A strong fear of new or unknown things

applies mainly to fear of new devices and systems not everything new

Antonyms

technophilia
8.4

A strong liking for new technology and gadgets

How Tech-Friendly

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Surface Forms

technophobia singular
technophobias plural

Morphology

technophobia = phobia (semi-transparent) = techno + phobia

The meaning is fairly clear from techno- 'technology' plus phobia 'fear', but techno- is a classical combining form rather than an everyday prefix.

Etymology

Technophobia joins techno-, from an old Greek word meaning 'skill' or 'craft' and seen in technology, and -phobia, meaning 'fear'. So technophobia is a strong fear or dislike of new technology, especially devices like phones and computers.