technophobia

noun

tech·​no·​pho·​bia ˌtek-nə-ˈfō-bē-ə 

: fear or dislike of advanced technology or complex devices and especially computers

technophobe

ˈtek-nə-ˌfōb 

noun

technophobic

ˌtek-nə-ˈfō-bik 

adjective

Examples of technophobia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But one of its issues is the amount of plot overlap with last year’s Companion, a sharper satirical jab at toxic relationships and technophobia with energized pacing and clever twists. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

The economic and geopolitical consequences of European technophobia, among both elites and the general public, have been grave. — Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026

That may feel like the first of many contrivances, but Matt’s technophobia does give him a reason to spend a lot of time opening up to the stranger who’s comes into his otherwise empty bar. — Chris Willman, Variety, 16 June 2022

While nothing beats the odd eeriness of a serial killer possessing a doll through voodoo practices, this new AI Chucky (Mark Hamill) reflects the technophobia of audiences who have already plugged into Black Mirror. — Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2019

Word History

Etymology

techno- + -phobia

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for technophobia

• rhizobia
• agoraphobia
• claustrophobia
• homophobia
• hydrophobia
• photophobia
• xenophobia
• phobia