noun
- people who hate or fear anything new or different; those opposed to innovation or change
Usage: plural of misoneist; formal or literary; from Greek misos (hatred) + neos (new)
Examples
- The misoneists in the company resisted the adoption of new software.
- Some misoneists argued against the proposed changes to the curriculum.
- Throughout history, misoneists have opposed technological advancement.
- The board included several misoneists who preferred the old business model.
- Misoneists often cite tradition as a reason to reject new ideas.
- Despite the misoneists' objections, the organization moved forward with reform.