superficial

• Beschreibt etwas, das nur an der Oberfläche liegt, oberflächlich oder ungründlich ist; kann sich auch auf eine Person beziehen, der es an Charaktertiefe oder Verständnis fehlt.

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.

   oberflächlich

   • 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.

   Synonymecursoryexternaloutwardshallowskin-deepslightsurfacetrivial

   Antonymecomprehensivedeepprofoundthorough

2. Shallow in characterB2informal

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

   Oberflächlich

   • 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.

   Synonymeempty-headedfrivolousglibshallowthoughtlessvacuous

   Antonymedeepearnestprofoundserioussincerethoughtful

3. On the surface onlyB1formal

   Existing or occurring at or on the surface of something.

   An der Oberfläche

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

   Synonymeexteriorexternalouterskin-deepsurface

   Antonymedeepprofoundthorough