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superficialness

/ˌsuː.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl.nəs/
su · per · fi · cial · ness
Adverb:superficially
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Adjective:superficial
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superficialness Lexical Profile

superficialness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking intellectual depth, thoroughness, or genuine feeling; shallowness.

Example

"Critics noted the superficialness of the documentary, pointing out that it ignored the underlying economic causes of the crisis."

2

The state of existing, occurring, or affecting only the outer surface rather than the interior.

Example

"The engineer confirmed the superficialness of the cracks in the plaster, assuring the homeowners that the foundation remained structurally sound."

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• Rhymes for superficialness

• Nearby Words

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