Definition

A strong dislike or fear of change or new ideas.

Example

His misoneism made it difficult for him to accept modern technology in the workplace.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people really hate change in their lives?

Yeah, it's interesting to see that kind of misoneism in action.

I wonder if it's because they fear the unknown or just prefer sticking to what they know.

Definitely, change can be daunting, but it often leads to growth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misoneism is formed from "miso-" (from Greek "misos", meaning hatred) and "nein" (from Greek "neos", meaning new). The word describes a hatred or fear of anything new or modern.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hatred' ('miso-') for 'new' ('neos') things — that's why misoneism means a dislike or fear of the new.

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