Superficiality

Pronunciation: /ˈˌsupɝfɪʃəɫˈaɪˈtaɪ/

Superficiality (noun)

  1. The quality of thinking or judging only what is easy to see, without understanding deeper meaning.
  2. The quality of being limited to the outer layer, not reaching the deeper structure or causes.
  3. A lack of seriousness or depth in ideas, feelings, or relationships, shown by staying on the surface.

Examples

  • Her answers show superficiality, not real understanding.
  • The report has superficiality, so it misses key details.