Nonfriend

A 'nonfriend' refers to an individual with whom a relationship of friendship does not exist. This person is not considered a friend, often due to a lack of mutual connection, shared experiences, or a degree of familiarity. The term encompasses various levels of non-relationship, from complete strangers and acquaintances to individuals with whom there may be conflict or indifference. The absence of friendship implies a lack of the emotional support, trust, and social bonds characteristic of genuine friendship.

Nonfriend meaning with examples

• Despite working in the same office for years, Sarah and John remained nonfriends, exchanging only professional greetings. Their limited interaction and lack of common interests prevented the development of a friendship, keeping them separate in social circles. They both accepted and respected each other's level of relationship. Neither wanted more.
• After a heated argument and a betrayal of trust, Mark and his former best friend became nonfriends. The emotional rift created an irreparable distance that made them avoid one another. Despite some shared history, their friendship was completely shattered and the pair now went separate ways to live their lives.
• During the neighborhood gathering, the new family and the Jones family, being new to the area, remained nonfriends as they had not yet had an opportunity to interact socially. They were introduced. Though pleasant, the encounter was brief, underscoring their as-yet-undeveloped relationship, that has not changed.
• The online gaming community had a clear distinction between friends and nonfriends. Players would often coordinate strategies with their friends while ignoring or actively opposing nonfriends. It's considered a group of people who have not connected and may never.
• The witness identified the suspect as a nonfriend, someone they recognized by sight but didn't know personally. Though not a complete stranger, their interactions were minimal, and there was no personal connection. The fact that they were unknown to the witness, who was reluctant to offer additional information.