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superficiality

/ˌsuːpərfɪʃiˈælɪti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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  1. 1

    Lack of depth of character, understanding, or quality.

    "The superficiality of the conversation left her feeling unfulfilled."

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Late Middle English: from French superficialité, or from medieval Latin superficialitas, from Latin superficialis (see superficial).

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