technology-disabled
[/ˌtɛknˈɒlədʒi dɪsˈeɪbəld/]
adjective
com dificuldade com tecnologia; tecnofóbico; avesso à tecnologia
1. Lacking competence, confidence, or comfort in using technology; unable or unwilling to engage with digital devices and software effectively
My grandmother is technology-disabled and prefers to communicate by phone rather than email.
Minha avó tem dificuldade com tecnologia e prefere se comunicar por telefone em vez de email.
2. Describing someone who struggles with basic digital literacy or technical skills
The company provides extra training for technology-disabled employees.
A empresa oferece treinamento extra para funcionários com dificuldades tecnológicas.
The term is increasingly used in both Brazilian and American contexts to describe the growing digital divide, particularly among older generations and those without access to technology education. In Brazil, it's often used sympathetically in workplace diversity programs, while in the US it may carry slightly more negative connotations. The term reflects broader societal concerns about digital inclusion and equity.
NYC Slang
not-wired; tech-challenged; old-school
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