superficiality

noun

Definition of superficialitynext
as in shallowness

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Recent Examples of superficiality 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 It’s been variously associated with phone addiction, disinformation, and zombie-like hyper-superficiality. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025 Accusations of superficiality run rampant. — Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025 While Dorothy is flattered by the attention from a successful writer, her roommates, Blanche Devereaux (Rue McLanahan) and Rose Nylund (Betty White), are turned off by Barbara's arrogance and superficiality. — Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for superficiality
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  1. shallowness
  2. idiocy
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  • The shallowness of Alter’s pockets will become more painfully exposed by the new collective bargaining agreement, which will exacerbate the spending required simply to field a roster.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Turner manages to put across this supreme shallowness with total sincerity.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of shallowness
Noun
  • It’s been a classic staple over decades of British comedy, which from Basil Fawlty to David Brent has rejoiced in puncturing pomposity to reveal idiocy and incompetence.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The school board’s radical idiocy does not negate the state’s obligation to think about the longer haul — specifically, the structurally unbalanced budgets facing Chicago Public Schools as far as the eye can see.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of idiocy

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“Superficiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superficiality. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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