superficiality

noun

su·​per·​fi·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌsü-pər-ˌfi-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 

plural superficialities

1

: the quality or state of being superficial

2

: something superficial

Examples of superficiality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Let go of your superficiality and lingering worries when the full moon in Sagittarius peaks a few days later. — Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025

The superficiality of dating apps has only deepened his frustrations, and Viall wants to tilt the odds in his favor. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 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

At the center of it all, Abeysekera has simply embraced this superficiality, or perhaps unavoidably absorbed it. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for superficiality

• bisexuality
• collegiality
• conditionality
• congeniality
• conventionality
• conviviality
• dimensionality
• directionality
• emotionality
• essentiality
• eventuality
• grammaticality