Neophobe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neophobe is a noun meaning One who dislikes new or novel things.
Meaning
One who dislikes new or novel things.
Example Sentences
While mankind is generally ambivalent about a new technology until it directly affects pockets or perceptions, the pundits are out in force with this one, and already we are seeing tensions between neophiles and neophobes.
Word Forms
- neophobes
Antonyms for neophobe
Common opposites include neophile.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neophobia, neophobic, neophiliac, neophile, technophobe, phobian.
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