familiarity

The word “familiarity” has 6 syllables: fa-mil-i-ar-i-ty.

It's pronounced as /fəˌmɪl.iˈær.ɪ.ti/.

What is synonym and antonym for familiarity?

In the thesaurus, “familiarity” has 18 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for familiarity along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for familiarity

acquaintance
awareness
belonging
blunder
boldness
closeness
error
experience
faux pas
freshness
indiscretion
intimacy
kinship
knowledge
mistake
offence
sense
understanding

Antonyms for familiarity

attention
civility
courtesy
distance
formality
gesture
ignorance
unfamiliarity

Meanings of familiarity

noun

The state of being extremely friendly; intimacy.
Undue intimacy; inappropriate informality, impertinence.
An instance of familiar behaviour.
Close or habitual acquaintance with someone or something; understanding or recognition acquired from experience.

Example Sentences

His familiarity with the city made him an excellent tour guide.
The job interview assessed not only skills but also the candidate's familiarity with industry trends.
Her familiarity with the subject matter gave her a clear advantage in the discussion.
The novel's familiarity with everyday life resonated with many readers.
Building familiarity with the new software took some time, but it eventually became second nature.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to familiarity, such as: acquaintance, attention, awareness, belonging, blunder, boldness, civility.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.