technophobic
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.
Adjective
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of or relating to or showing technophobia
