superficiality

Definition of Superficiality in English :

see synonyms of superficiality

Noun

1. shallowness, superficiality

lack of depth of knowledge or thought or feeling

shallowness

2. superficiality

shallowness in terms of affecting only surface layers of something

Example Sentences:
'he ignored the wound because of its superficiality'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Superficiality

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adjective

1.

of, relating to, being near, or forming the surface

superficial bruising

2.

displaying a lack of thoroughness or care

a superficial inspection

3.

only outwardly apparent rather than genuine or actual

the similarity was merely superficial

4.

of little substance or significance; trivial

superficial differences

5.

lacking originality or profundity

the film's plot was quite superficial

6.

(of measurements) involving only the surface area

Superficiality

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adjective

1.

a.

of or being on the surface

a superficial burn

b.

of or limited to surface area; plane

superficial measurements

2.

concerned with and understanding only the easily apparent and obvious; not profound; shallow

3.

quick and cursory

a superficial reading

4.

seeming such only at first glance; merely apparent

a superficial resemblance

Superficiality

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adj.

1. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface: a superficial wound.

2. Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; shallow: wrote him off as superficial.

3. Apparent rather than actual or substantial: a superficial resemblance between the two films.

4. Not extensive or important; minor or insignificant: made only a few superficial changes in the manuscript.

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