technophobia
Americannoun
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an irrational or disproportionate fear of technology, especially advanced digital technology including computers, robots, and artificial intelligence.
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a dislike of or aversion to new or changing technology; Luddism.
noun
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fear of the effects of technological developments on society or the environment
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fear of using technological devices, such as computers
Other Word Forms
- technophobe noun
- technophobic adjective
Etymology
Origin of technophobia
Vocabulary lists containing technophobia
Example Sentences
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"Without crossing to the extreme of technophobia, such malware does pose a threat and must be tackled efficiently."
From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2022
Performative wellness is obnoxious, as is reflexive technophobia.
From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2019
The third element of technophobia is a nefarious one: protectionism.
From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2018
Despite the apparent technophobia of “Man Against Machine,” it’s not the pumped-up sound of modern Nashville that is the target of Brooks' war, but the sly, smart-alecky tone that now defines the genre.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2014
Sure, I find it infinitely reassuring that I can reach my daughter on her cellphone, but it’s not just my technophobia that keeps me from downloading that app you have.
From Slate • Aug. 6, 2014
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