Overfamiliar

B2 16+

Synonyms of overfamiliar

Antonyms of overfamiliar

Collocations of overfamiliar

overly friendly
Frequency: 70 %

She found his overly friendly behavior unsettling.

too familiar
Frequency: 60 %

His jokes were too familiar and bordered on inappropriate.

overbearing
Frequency: 50 %

Her overbearing presence made it difficult for others to express themselves.

overconfident
Frequency: 45 %

His overconfident attitude often rubbed people the wrong way.

Idiomatic Expressions for overfamiliar

  • Phrase: familiarity breeds contempt
    Meaning: The more familiar or close you become with someone or something, the more likely you are to find faults or become disenchanted with them.
    Usage: She used to idolize her boss, but now that they work closely together, she's starting to see his flaws. It's true what they say, familiarity breeds contempt.