superficial

  • (a) concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
    • superficial similarities
    • a superficial mind
    • his thinking was superficial and fuzzy
    • superficial knowledge
    • the superficial report didn't give the true picture
    • only superficial differences
  • (a) of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
    • superficial measurements
    • the superficial area of the wall
    • a superficial wound
  • (s) of little substance or significance
    • a few superficial editorial changes
    • only trivial objections
    trivial,

Synonyms

trivial

Antonyms

profound

See also

careless frivolous outward

Words of close approximity

superficies
superficial epigastric vein superficiality superficially superficial middle cerebral vein superficial temporal vein