superficial

• يصف ما هو على السطح فقط، أو ما ليس عميقًا أو جوهريًا؛ وقد يوصف به الشخص الذي يفتقر إلى العمق في الشخصية أو الفهم.

Describes something that is only on the surface, not deep or thorough; can also refer to a person who lacks depth of character or understanding.

1. Lacking depthB2formal

   Concerned only with the obvious or surface aspects; not thorough or deep.

   سطحي

   • His analysis of the problem was too superficial to be useful.
   • She only has a superficial understanding of the subject.
   • The report gave a superficial overview of the situation.

   المرادفاتcursoryexternaloutwardshallowskin-deepslightsurfacetrivial

   الأضدادcomprehensivedeepprofoundthorough

2. Shallow in characterB2informal

   Not caring about serious matters; focusing on appearance or trivial things.

   سطحي

   • He is a superficial person who only cares about money and looks.
   • She found the conversation superficial and boring.
   • Don't be so superficial; there's more to people than their clothes.

   المرادفاتempty-headedfrivolousglibshallowthoughtlessvacuous

   الأضدادdeepearnestprofoundserioussincerethoughtful

3. On the surface onlyB1formal

   Existing or occurring at or on the surface of something.

   سطحي

   • The wound was only superficial and healed quickly.
   • The damage to the car was superficial.
   • Superficial cracks appeared on the wall after the earthquake.

   المرادفاتexteriorexternalouterskin-deepsurface

   الأضدادdeepprofoundthorough