Today’s “Word of the Day” is neophobia and it is a noun meaning “the fear/dislike of anything new; the fear/dislike of anything unfamiliar”.
Example Sentence: The real sticking point, I believe, is neophobia. I know people who won’t own a microwave oven, as they believe it will damage their health (it doesn’t), but who do own a woodburning stove, which does. We defend the old and revile (criticize) the new. Much of the time, it should be the other way around.
This word is present in The Guardian article Embrace what may be the most important green technology ever. It could save us all and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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