English edit

Etymology edit

tele- +‎ -phobic

Adjective edit

telephobic (comparative more telephobic, superlative most telephobic)

  1. Having a fear or dislike of speaking on the telephone.
  2. Having a fear or dislike of television.
    • 2012, Peter F. Trent, Merger Delusion:
      It was surprising that all the important players in the megacity campaign were so telephobic – except Vera Danyluk, who was confident and warm with a low voice that drew the viewer in.