superficial
superficial /ˌsuːpɝˈfɪʃəl/
adjective
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Concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
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superficial
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concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
Superficial similarities
superficial similarities
A superficial mind
a superficial mind
His thinking was superficial and fuzzy
his thinking was superficial and fuzzy
Superficial knowledge
superficial knowledge
The superficial report didn't give the true picture
the superficial report didn't give the true picture
Only superficial differences
only superficial differences
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Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
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passing
, superficial
, casual
, cursory
, perfunctory
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hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
A casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws
a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws
A passing glance
a passing glance
Perfunctory courtesy
perfunctory courtesy
In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory
In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory
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Occurring on or near the surface of the skin
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superficial
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occurring on or near the surface of the skin
Superficial burns
superficial burns
Superficial facial injuries
superficial facial injuries
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Of little substance or significance
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superficial
, trivial
)
of little substance or significance
A few superficial editorial changes
a few superficial editorial changes
Only trivial objections
only trivial objections
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Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
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superficial
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of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
Superficial measurements
superficial measurements
The superficial area of the wall
the superficial area of the wall
A superficial wound
a superficial wound
