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superficial
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superficial as in concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
- “not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually“
- “superficial similarities“
- “a superficial mind“
- “his thinking was superficial and fuzzy“
- “superficial knowledge“
- “the superficial report didn’t give the true picture“
- “only superficial differences“
superficial as in of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
- “superficial measurements“
- “the superficial area of the wall“
- “a superficial wound“
superficial as in of little substance or significance
- “a few superficial editorial changes“
- “only trivial objections“
Synonyms
- trivial (informal) small and of little importance; of little substance or significance; concerned with trivialities
superficial as in occurring on or near the surface of the skin
- “superficial burns“
- “superficial facial injuries“
superficial as in hasty and without attention to detail
- “not thorough“
- “a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house’s structural flaws“
- “a passing glance“
- “perfunctory courtesy“
- “In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory“
Synonyms
- casual marked by blithe unconcern; without or seeming to be without plan or method; appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions; occurring or appearing or singled out by chance; hasty and without attention to detail; occurring on a temporary or irregular basis; characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility; natural and unstudied; not showing effort or strain
- cursory hasty and without attention to detail
- passing(a)
- perfunctory hasty and without attention to detail; done or produced as a formality only