Overfamiliar and Shy

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Overfamiliar adjective - Showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty.

Usage example: the company cautions their managers against fraternization and being overfamiliar with their subordinates

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Shy is an antonym for overfamiliar.

Shy adjective - Easily frightened.

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Overfamiliar is an antonym for shy.

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

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