cyberphobia

[ sahy-ber-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of digital technology, especially computers or the internet.

cyberphobia

/ ˌsaɪbəˈfəʊbɪə /

noun

1. an irrational fear of computers

Derived Forms

• ˌcyberˈphobic, adjective

Other Words From

• cy·ber·phobe adjective noun
• cy·ber·pho·bic adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyberphobia¹

First recorded in 1980–85; cyber- ( def ) + -phobia

Example Sentences

But the White House is out to fight cyberphobia with an initiative intended to bolster confidence in e-commerce.

From New York Times