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Definition of overfamiliarity

overfamiliarity

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.fəˌmɪl.iˈɛər.ə.ti/
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Adverb:overfamiliarly
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Plural:overfamiliarities
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Adjective:overfamiliar
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overfamiliarity Lexical Profile

overfamiliarity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Inappropriately intimate, informal, or presumptuous behavior toward someone one does not know well or who holds a position of authority.

Example

"The manager reprimanded the new intern for his overfamiliarity when addressing senior clients by their nicknames."

2

The state of knowing or experiencing something so thoroughly that it loses its novelty, freshness, or ability to command attention.

Example

"Overfamiliarity with the daily safety checklist caused the technicians to overlook a minor warning sign."

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• Nearby Words

overexuberant
overexuberantly
overfamiliar
overfamiliarity
overfatigue
overfeed
overfertilize

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overfamiliarity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overfamiliarity
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