superficial

• Descreve algo que está apenas na superfície, que é pouco profundo ou sem fundamento; também pode se referir a uma pessoa que não tem profundidade de caráter ou compreensão.

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.

   Superficial

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscursoryexternaloutwardshallowskin-deepslightsurfacetrivial

   Antônimoscomprehensivedeepprofoundthorough

2. Shallow in characterB2informal

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

   Superficial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosempty-headedfrivolousglibshallowthoughtlessvacuous

   Antônimosdeepearnestprofoundserioussincerethoughtful

3. On the surface onlyB1formal

   Existing or occurring at or on the surface of something.

   Superficial

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

   Sinônimosexteriorexternalouterskin-deepsurface

   Antônimosdeepprofoundthorough