English Explanatory Dictionary

neophobic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or animal that fears or dislikes new or novel experiences or food.
adj
  1. Afflicted by neophobia; fearing or disliking what is new

Word forms

neophobic neophobics

Etymology

From neo- + -phobic.

Synonyms

paleophobic

Antonyms

paleophilic neophobic

Related words

neophobe neophobia
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