Synonyms

superficiality

American

[soo-per-fish-ee-al-i-tee] / ˌsu pərˌfɪʃ iˈæl ɪ ti /

Rarely superficialness

noun

the fact or quality of being at or near, or relating to, the surface.

From the superficiality of the wound, and our promptness in treating it, I had no doubt it would heal quickly.
the fact or quality of being external or outward only.

In her films evil often seems attractive, but the superficiality of this attraction is always revealed in the end.
the fact or quality of being concerned only with what is obvious, external, or on the surface.

Superficiality and "looking good" take precedence in a culture that values appearances over genuine achievement.
shallow quality; lack of depth or thoroughness.

Any book that attempts a survey of literature covering hundreds of years and multiple genres runs the risk of superficiality.
the fact or quality of being insubstantial or insignificant.

The superficiality of the changes is likely the real reason critics have not compared the two versions of this play.
the fact or quality of being merely apparent rather than real.

The scene reveals the superficiality of his concern for his wife—all he really cares about is the family’s reputation.

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