Technophobic
Adjective
Having an aversion to or fear of advanced technology.
Many older people are often seen as technophobic because they struggle to use smartphones.
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Neutral
technophobic behavior, technophobic attitudes, technophobic tendencies
Adjective
Characterized by a reluctance to embrace new technologies.
The technophobic individuals in the office preferred to use paper files instead of digital records.
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Formal
technophobic environment, technophobic individuals, technophobic companies
Adjective
Having an aversion to or fear of advanced technology.
Many older people are often seen as technophobic because they struggle to use smartphones.
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Neutral
technophobic behavior, technophobic attitudes, technophobic tendencies
Adjective
Characterized by a reluctance to embrace new technologies.
The technophobic individuals in the office preferred to use paper files instead of digital records.
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Formal
technophobic environment, technophobic individuals, technophobic companies
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
In some cultures, technophobia might be seen as a lack of progress
Some communities prefer traditional tools over digital ones.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Responses
The fear may lead to heightened anxiety in tech-driven environments
People can feel overwhelmed by constant changes in technology.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconceptions
Technophobia can be mistakenly thought of as being anti-technology
Some tech enthusiasts confuse it with valid concerns about technology.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
In some cultures, technophobia might be seen as a lack of progress
Some communities prefer traditional tools over digital ones.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Responses
The fear may lead to heightened anxiety in tech-driven environments
People can feel overwhelmed by constant changes in technology.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconceptions
Technophobia can be mistakenly thought of as being anti-technology
Some tech enthusiasts confuse it with valid concerns about technology.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
In some cultures, technophobia might be seen as a lack of progress
Some communities prefer traditional tools over digital ones.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Responses
The fear may lead to heightened anxiety in tech-driven environments
People can feel overwhelmed by constant changes in technology.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconceptions
Technophobia can be mistakenly thought of as being anti-technology
Some tech enthusiasts confuse it with valid concerns about technology.
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