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technopessimism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The belief that modern technology will have negative effects on society.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: cyberpessimism; technophobia, cyberphobia, computerphobia, Internetphobia

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cyberpessimism, technophobia, cyberphobia, computerphobia, Internetphobia

Antonyms: techno-optimism, cyberoptimism, techno-utopianism, cyberutopianism, technophoria, technophilia

History

Etymology

From techno- + pessimism.