Luddite

usgb/ˈlʌdaɪt/
noun

A person who is against new technology or ways of working.

He was perceived as a luddite who was resistant to digital change.
Visual representation of "luddite" - A person who is against new technology or ways of working

Often appears as...

  • technological luddite
  • luddite fears

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

The word 'luddite' often implies a critical view of someone's attitude toward technology.

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Calling someone a 'luddite' can be seen as an insult.
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Avoid Assumptions

A 'luddite' may actually be open to technology but worries about specific impacts.

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She's not a luddite, she just prioritizes privacy over convenience.
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Not Luddite Rebellion

Modern use of 'luddite' shouldn't be confused with the historical Luddite movement.

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He's a luddite in the sense he dislikes smartphones, not in the revolutionary way.
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