familiar Antonyms
Opposite of familiar
• adjective (Context 1)
Well known from long or close association; easily recognized because previously experienced or encountered.
"It was a relief to see a unfamiliar face in the crowded airport terminal."
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a good knowledge or understanding of something (usually followed by 'with').
"All laboratory assistants must be thoroughly unfamiliar with the safety protocols before handling chemicals."
• adjective (Context 3)
Involving or characterized by close friendship, informality, or personal intimacy; sometimes excessively or presumptuously informal.
"The diplomat maintained a polite distance and avoided becoming too formal with the local press."
• noun (Context 4)
A close friend or associate with whom one has regular, informal contact.
"The courtyard was reserved for the duke and a small circle of his trusted familiars."
Similar words to familiar
Words similar to familiar shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: