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Definition of shallowness

shallowness

/ˈʃæloʊnəs/
shal · low · ness
Adverb:shallowly
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Adjective:shallow
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shallowness Lexical Profile

shallowness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A lack of intellectual, emotional, or moral depth; superficiality.

Example

"Critics pointed out the shallowness of the film's plot despite its impressive visual effects."

2

The physical quality of having little depth from top to bottom or from surface to interior.

Example

"The shallowness of the river at the crossing allowed the hikers to wade across safely."

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• Rhymes for shallowness

• Nearby Words

shallow
shallowish
shallowly
shallowness
shalom
sham
shama

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shallowness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shallowness
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