Neophobia

Definition

Neophobia is the fear of anything new, particularly a persistent and abnormal fear. In its milder form, it can manifest as an unwillingness to try new things or break from routine.

Related terms

Agoraphobia:

This is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed.

Xenophobia: This is the fear or hatred of strangers, foreigners, or anything that is strange or foreign.

Acrophobia:

This is an extreme or irrational fear of heights.