technology-averse
[/ˌtɛkˈnɑːlədʒi əˈvɜːrs/]
adjective
avesso à tecnologia
1. Reluctant to adopt, use, or engage with technology; resistant to technological change or innovation
My grandmother is quite technology-averse and prefers writing letters by hand.
Minha avó é bastante avessa à tecnologia e prefere escrever cartas à mão.
2. Characterized by a tendency to avoid using digital devices, software, or modern technological solutions
The company struggled to implement new systems because many of its technology-averse employees resisted the change.
A empresa teve dificuldades em implementar novos sistemas porque muitos funcionários avessos à tecnologia resistiram à mudança.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the term technology-averse is increasingly used to describe older generations or those who struggle with rapid technological advancement. In Brazil, where digital inclusion has been a significant policy focus, the term often carries implications about the digital divide. In the USA, it's frequently used in corporate and educational settings when discussing organizational change management and generational differences in tech adoption.
NYC Slang
not-tech-savvy, tech-allergic (informal)
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