Superficiality (Noun)
Meaning 1
Shallowness in terms of affecting only surface layers of something; "he ignored the wound because of its superficiality".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Lack of depth of knowledge or thought or feeling.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The academic discussions at the conference often devolved into superficiality, never tackling the truly complex issues.
- Despite her claims to be an expert, her presentation exposed her superficiality on the topic of climate change.
- He criticized modern television for promoting superficiality and reinforcing empty conversations about celebrity culture.
- Their social media profiles were all about projecting an image, reflecting the superficiality of their digital age.
- Her lack of engagement with the problem revealed a superficiality that made it hard for her to understand its true significance.