# familiarity breeds contempt

> English word · Proverb

## Definitions
1. A prolonged closeness or exposure or a profound knowledge of someone or something often leads to diminished respect or appreciation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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