tech-skeptical
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/tɛk ˈskɛptɪkəl/
doubtful about technology
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tech-skeptical' originates from the combination of 'tech,' a short form of 'technology,' and 'skeptical,' which comes from the Greek word 'skeptikos,' meaning 'thoughtful or inquiring.'
Historical Evolution
'skeptikos' transformed into the Latin word 'scepticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'skeptical.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'skeptical' meant 'thoughtful or inquiring,' but over time it evolved to mean 'having doubts or reservations.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having doubts or reservations about the benefits or reliability of technology.
She is tech-skeptical and prefers traditional methods.
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