computerphobic
Digitally resistant person
Computerphobic describes fear or aversion toward computers and digital technology.
Someone computerphobic avoids using computers whenever possible, often due to anxiety about breaking something or feeling incompetent: My computerphobic uncle still writes letters by hand.
The noun computerphobia names the condition itself.
One fearing modern devices
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- intimidatedMade fearful by threat
- avoidantInclined to evade
- resistantWithstanding external forces
fearful · overwhelmed · apprehensive · nervous · hesitant · dread · panic · uncomfortable
Persistent apprehensive distress
- phobiaPersistent irrational dread
- irrationalLacking sound judgment
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
- therapyCurative mental treatment
counseling · desensitization · coping · avoidance · trauma · sweating · palpitations · overwhelm
Hired organizational member
- workerPerson who toils
- staffOrganization's workers collectively
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- retrainingAcquiring updated skills
upskilling · resistant · mandatory · software · spreadsheet · database · email · incompetent
Advanced in age
- seniorHigher in rank
- olderMore advanced in age
- boomerMidcentury generation member
- retireeOne who left work
grandmother · grandfather · analog · traditional · old-fashioned · vintage · typewriter · pen-and-paper
technophobe
One fearing modern devices
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- intimidatedMade fearful by threat
- avoidantInclined to evade
resistant · fearful · overwhelmed · apprehensive · nervous · hesitant · dread · panic · uncomfortable · stressed
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- phobiaPersistent irrational dread
- irrationalLacking sound judgment
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
therapy · counseling · desensitization · coping · avoidance · trauma · sweating · palpitations · overwhelm · helplessness
employee
Hired organizational member
- workerPerson who toils
- staffOrganization's workers collectively
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
retraining · upskilling · resistant · mandatory · software · spreadsheet · database · email · incompetent · struggling
elderly
Advanced in age
retiree · grandmother · grandfather · analog · traditional · old-fashioned · vintage · typewriter · pen-and-paper · handwritten
computerphobictech-savvy
Skilled with digital tools
computer-literate · techie · digital native · wired · plugged-in