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Definition of technophobic
technophobic
/ˌtɛk.nəˈfoʊ.bɪk/
tech · no · pho · bic
technophobic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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1
Fearing, disliking, or avoiding new technology or complex electronic devices, especially computers.
Example
"My somewhat technophobic grandfather still prefers writing letters by hand rather than sending emails."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 20th century from the combining form 'techno-' (from Ancient Greek 'tekhne', meaning 'art, skill, or craft') and '-phobic' (from Ancient Greek 'phobos', meaning 'fear').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Technophobic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/technophobic