BusinessSeptember 1, 2026

technophobia

TEK-nuh-FO-bee-uh

Definition

An irrational fear, aversion, or strong skepticism regarding new technology or its implementation.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'technē' (art, craft, or skill) and 'phobos' (fear). It entered the English language in the 20th century to describe anxieties surrounding the rapid rise of modern electronic and digital machines.

In the news

The article uses the term to clarify that the industry's failure to adopt new appearance-management technologies is due to practical business hurdles and structural gaps, not a simple fear of technology.

APPEARANCE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK—Who Owns the Way Your Products Look?

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