cyberphobe
Fears digital technology
A cyberphobe fears or strongly dislikes computers, the internet, or digital technology generally.
The term describes those who resist adopting new technology or feel anxious about online activities: My grandfather is a total cyberphobe—he still writes checks and uses a paper calendar.
The attitude ranges from mild technoskepticism to genuine anxiety about the digital world.
Defeat by excess
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
unease · trepidation · jitters · discomfort · frustration · intimidation · helplessness · confusion
Not internet-connected
- unpluggedDisconnected from power
- disconnectedSeparated from a source
- opt-outChoose not to participate
- abstainerOne who refrains
holdout · non-user · refusenik · evasion · shunning · sidestepping · withdrawal · disengagement
Inclined to question claims
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
- waryGuardedly alert
- mistrustfulLacking faith in others
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
leery · cynical · cautious · hesitant · distrustful · unconvinced
Utterly unable to understand
- bewilderedThoroughly puzzled and confused
- perplexedThoroughly confused, uncertain
- mystifiedUtterly unable to understand
- confoundedThoroughly puzzled or frustrated
clueless · unskilled · inept · untrained · inexperienced · unfamiliar · non-technical · behind-the-times
overwhelm
Defeat by excess
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
dread · unease · trepidation · jitters · discomfort · frustration · intimidation · helplessness · confusion · disorientation
offline
Not internet-connected
- unpluggedDisconnected from power
- disconnectedSeparated from a source
- opt-outChoose not to participate
abstainer · holdout · non-user · refusenik · evasion · shunning · sidestepping · withdrawal · disengagement · resistance
skeptical
Inclined to question claims
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
- waryGuardedly alert
- mistrustfulLacking faith in others
doubtful · leery · cynical · cautious · hesitant · distrustful · unconvinced
baffled
Utterly unable to understand
- bewilderedThoroughly puzzled and confused
- perplexedThoroughly confused, uncertain
- mystifiedUtterly unable to understand
confounded · clueless · unskilled · inept · untrained · inexperienced · unfamiliar · non-technical · behind-the-times · outdated
cyberphobetechnophile
Lover of new devices
cybernaut · early adopter · digital native · gadget lover · tech geek