misoneism

[ mis-oh-nee-iz-uhm, mahy-soh- ]

noun

1. hatred or dislike of what is new or represents change.

misoneism

/ ˌmaɪ-; ˌmɪsəʊˈniːˌɪzəm /

noun

1. hatred of anything new

Derived Forms

• ˌmisoˈneist, noun
• ˌmisoneˈistic, adjective

Other Words From

• miso·neist noun
• miso·ne·istic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of misoneism¹

From the Italian word misoneismo, dating back to 1885–90. See miso-, neo-, -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of misoneism¹

C19: from Italian misoneismo; see miso- , neo- , -ism

Example Sentences

The misoneism of crowds seems to me one of the strongest arguments in favor of the individual character of invention.

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Philoneism may be nobler and more humane, but, unfortunately, it is only misoneism that is true.

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Lombroso has even coined a word to designate this psychological state; he has called it misoneism.

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