technology-resistant
[/ˌtɛknˈɑlədʒi rɪˈzɪstənt/]
adjective
resistente à tecnologia
1. unwilling or reluctant to adopt, use, or embrace new technology
My grandfather is quite technology-resistant and prefers to use his old telephone instead of a smartphone.
Meu avô é bastante resistente à tecnologia e prefere usar seu telefone antigo em vez de um smartphone.
2. demonstrating opposition or reluctance toward technological change or innovation
The company's technology-resistant policies prevented them from modernizing their operations.
As políticas resistentes à tecnologia da empresa impediram que modernizassem suas operações.
3. lacking enthusiasm or showing skepticism about digital tools and devices
Some technology-resistant employees struggle with the new software system.
Alguns funcionários resistentes à tecnologia têm dificuldade com o novo sistema de software.
In Brazil and the USA, 'technology-resistant' is increasingly used in corporate and generational contexts, often describing older workers or communities with limited digital access. In Brazil, it reflects broader digital divide issues, while in the USA it's often humorously applied to specific demographic groups. The term is generally non-pejorative in professional settings but can carry mild judgment in casual speech.
NYC Slang
tech-phobic, old-school, analog holdout
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