superficiality

noun

Definition of superficialitynext
as in shallowness

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Recent Examples of superficiality This superficiality mirrors the vanishing book review, indicating a systemic disregard for profound knowledge. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 At the center of it all, Abeysekera has simply embraced this superficiality, or perhaps unavoidably absorbed it. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 May 2026 Our shock and dismay comes not from political differences — but from their lack of knowledge beyond superficialities. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026 It’s been variously associated with phone addiction, disinformation, and zombie-like hyper-superficiality. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for superficiality
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  1. shallowness
  2. idiocy
Noun
  • That shallowness caused massive destruction within a small area, as well as more than 6,000 deaths.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The shallowness of Alter’s pockets will become more painfully exposed by the new collective bargaining agreement, which will exacerbate the spending required simply to field a roster.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of shallowness
Noun
  • There's always been an element of complete idiocy in the culture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Forty years on, Spy magazine is best remembered, not unjustly, as the first entity to call out Trump for his tackiness, villainy, and arrant idiocy.
    — David Kamp, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of idiocy

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“Superficiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superficiality. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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