Technophobic

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌtɛknoʊˈfoʊbɪk/

Definitions of technophobic

adjective relating to or having a fear or dislike of advanced technology or complex devices

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother is technophobic and refuses to use a smartphone.

A2 Some people feel technophobic when they have to learn new software.

B1 The technophobic teacher struggled to incorporate online tools into the classroom.

B2 Despite being technophobic, she eventually learned to navigate the new computer system.

C1 The CEO's technophobic attitude hindered the company's progress in digital transformation.

C2 Being technophobic in today's world can severely limit one's opportunities for growth and advancement.

Examples of technophobic in a Sentence

formal The technophobic CEO refused to implement any new digital initiatives in the company.

informal My mom is so technophobic, she still uses a flip phone from the early 2000s.

slang I can't believe how technophobic my grandpa is - he won't even touch a computer.

figurative Being technophobic in today's world is like being afraid of the future.

Grammatical Forms of technophobic

past tense

technophobes

plural

technophobes

comparative

more technophobic

superlative

most technophobic

present tense

technophobes

future tense

will technophobe

perfect tense

have technophobed

continuous tense

is technophobing

singular

technophobe

positive degree

technophobic

infinitive

to technophobe

gerund

technophobing

participle

technophobed

Origin and Evolution of technophobic

First Known Use: 1965 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'technophobic' is derived from the combination of 'techno-' meaning related to technology and '-phobic' meaning fear or aversion.
Evolution of the word: The term 'technophobic' first appeared in the mid-20th century as technology became more prevalent in society. It originally referred to a fear or aversion towards technology. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader fear or aversion towards any form of advanced technology or digital devices.