technophobic

Thân thiện

A man feels technophobic when faced with a new computer.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Relating to or characterized by technophobia: Having or showing a fear, dislike, or aversion to advanced technology or complex devices, especially computers.

Usage

The adjective "technophobic" is used to describe a person, attitude, or reaction that is fearful or distrustful of technology. It is a formal term often used in sociological, psychological, or general descriptive contexts.

Examples

• Describing a person:
  • My grandfather is quite technophobic and refuses to use a smartphone.
• Describing an attitude or feeling:
  • Her technophobic response to the new software delayed the office upgrade.
• Describing a general state:
  • The company's technophobic culture made it difficult to implement new systems.

Advanced Usage

• "technophobic tendencies": A phrase describing recurring patterns of fear or resistance toward technology.
  • The study identified technophobic tendencies among older employees.
• Used in compound adjectives (note: these are related but distinct from the target word):
  • A deeply technophobic individual.

Variants and Related Words

• Technophobia (noun): The irrational fear or dislike of advanced technology or complex devices.
  • His technophobia prevents him from using online banking.
• Technophobe (noun): A person who suffers from technophobia.
  • She is a self-proclaimed technophobe.

Synonyms

• Luddite (noun, often used as an adjective): Someone opposed to new technology or ways of working.
• Techno-averse (adjective): Having a reluctance to use technology.

Antonyms

• Technophilic (adjective): Having or showing enthusiasm for technology.
• Tech-savvy (adjective): Knowledgeable about or skilled in using modern technology.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or showing technophobia