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shallowness Synonyms

Another word for shallowness

Choosing another word for shallowness depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
superficiality
Strong
triviality
frivolity
emptiness
vacuity
Weak
glibness

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
shoalness
Weak
flatness

Opposites of shallowness

The opposite of shallowness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

depth
deepness
profundity
substance
seriousness
complexity
See all opposites of shallowness

• Nearby Words

shallow
shallowish
shallowly
shallowness
shalom
sham
shama

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shallowness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shallowness
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