Luddite

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who opposes or resists the introduction of new technology or industrial change.

“She refused to use a smartphone, earning the affectionate label of a luddite from her colleagues.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

lud·dite

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Synonyms

technophobereactionaryconservative

Antonyms

technophileinnovatorprogressive

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Wordle

Contains double D in the middle and ends in ITE, a pattern common in historical group names

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Scrabble

Scores around 8 points with modest value but the ITE ending offers some extension options

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