1. having an irrational fear of or aversion to telephone calls or phone conversations
Usage: informal; modern usage
2. relating to or characterized by a fear of sound or loud noises
Usage: rare; technical

Examples

• She is phonophobic and prefers to communicate via text message.
• Many young adults report being phonophobic when it comes to making business calls.
• His phonophobic tendencies made it difficult for him to schedule appointments by phone.
• The phonophobic employee requested that all meetings be conducted via email.
• Phonophobic individuals often experience anxiety when their phone rings unexpectedly.