superficiality

• Nom désignant le manque de profondeur dans les connaissances, les pensées ou les sentiments, ou la qualité de ne toucher que la surface des choses.

A noun referring to a lack of depth in knowledge, thought, or feeling, or a quality of affecting only the surface layers of something.

indénombrable

1. Lack of depth in thought or feelingC1formal

   The quality of being shallow, lacking serious or deep understanding, emotion, or intellectual engagement.

   Superficialité

   • His superficiality in the discussion was evident when he couldn't answer any follow-up questions.
   • The article criticized the superficiality of modern celebrity culture.
   • She was disappointed by the superficiality of their conversation, which never touched on anything meaningful.

   Synonymesemptinesshollownessinsubstantialityshallowness

   Antonymesdepthprofundityseriousnesssubstance

2. Shallowness in physical or metaphorical surfaceC1formal

   The state of affecting only the outer layer or surface of something, without penetrating deeper.

   Superficialité

   • The superficiality of the wound meant it healed quickly without scarring.
   • The report was criticized for its superficiality, as it only addressed the most obvious issues.
   • The paint job's superficiality was obvious; it was already peeling after a month.

   Synonymesexternalityshallowness

   Antonymesdepthprofundity