superficial

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

existing or occurring at or on the surface; shallow; not thorough or deep

Concerned only with the surface or appearance; not deep or thorough.

Example Sentences

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

His knowledge of the subject was only superficial.

His analysis of the issue was rather superficial and lacked depth.

Example Expressions

superficial knowledge

Synonyms

Shallow, Surface-level, Insincere, shallow, surface-level, cursory, skin-deep, trivial, shallow-minded

Entry 1

Shallow, Surface-level, Insincere

Entry 2

shallow, surface-level, cursory, skin-deep

Entry 3

shallow, surface-level, cursory, trivial, shallow-minded

Antonyms

Profound, Deep, Thoughtful, deep, thorough, profound, comprehensive

Entry 1

Profound, Deep, Thoughtful

Entry 2

deep, thorough, profound, comprehensive

Entry 3

deep, thorough, profound

Collocations

superficial knowledge, superficial understanding, superficial wound, superficial analysis

Entry 2

superficial knowledge, superficial understanding, superficial wound

Entry 3

superficial analysis, superficial knowledge, superficial wound