neophobia

/ (ˌniːəʊˈfəʊbɪə) /

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noun

a tendency to dislike anything new; fear of novelty

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Derived forms of neophobia

neophobe, nounneophobic, adjective

Words nearby neophobia

neopagan, neopaganism, neopallium, neo-Pentecostal, neophilia, neophobia, neophyte, neopilina, neoplasia, neoplasm, neoplastic

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