Superficial
adjective,supər'fɪʃəl
Adjective
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
“In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory”
of little substance or significance
“a few superficial editorial changes”
Similar:Trivialconcerned 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”
occurring on or near the surface of the skin
“superficial burns”
“superficial facial injuries”
Other
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
“superficial measurements”
“the superficial area of the wall”
“a superficial wound”
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Similar Words
- Casual
- Cursory
- Passing
- Perfunctory
- Trivial
- Careless
- Insignificant
- Unimportant
- Dilettantish
- Facile
- Glib
- Apparent
- Dilettante
- Dilettanteish
- Shallow