Technophobia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Technophobia is a noun meaning A fear of new technologies.
Meaning
A fear of new technologies.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: cyberphobia
But on one major point, neo-Luddites agree: They would loathe computerization even if hordes of unwitting neo-Luddites hadn't suddenly made technophobia so trendy.
I learned that, as Jane approached discharge, I would attend pump class, to learn how to program pumps in our apartment and infuse Jane with water, food, and drugs. My technophobia covered its eyes.
Word Forms
- technophobias
Synonyms for technophobia
Depending on context, synonyms include cyberphobia.
Antonyms for technophobia
Common opposites include technophilia, technophoria, techno-utopianism, techno-optimism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include technofear, technoparanoia, technophilia, technohorror, neophobia, mechanophobia.
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