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   superficial

   /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃl/

   adjective

   • 1. existing or occurring at or on the surface: "the building suffered only superficial damage" Similar surfaceexteriorexternalouteroutsideoutermostperipheralslightOpposite deepthorough
   • ▪ situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it: "the superficial muscle groups"
   • 2. appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely: "the resemblance between the breeds is superficial" Similar apparentspeciousseemingoutwardostensiblecosmeticslightOpposite genuineauthentic
   • 3. not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory: "he had only the most superficial knowledge of foreign countries" Similar cursoryperfunctorycasualsketchydesultoryunconsideredtokenslapdashslipshodoffhandinadequateimperfectslightrushedhastyhurriedrapidfleetingpassingOpposite thoroughcomprehensive
   • ▪ lacking depth of character or understanding: "perhaps I was a superficial person" Similar shallowsurfaceon the surfaceskin-deepminimalartificialinsignificantunimportantemptyhollowmeaninglessfacileshallowglibflippantthoughtlessempty-headedtrivialfrivoloussillyinanewithout depthfatuousOpposite deepsignificantthoughtful
   • 4. denoting a quantity of a material expressed in terms of area covered rather than linear dimension or volume. British

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin superficialis, from Latin superficies (see superficies).

   Derivatives

   • 1. superficialness noun

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   Jun 20, 2024 · the "superficial" family. Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started. in a superficial manner.

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   Jun 7, 2024 · They have no conviction. A superficial person goes where the wind goes. They have no opinion or conviction that can’t be swayed, convinced out of, or just eradicated without much pressure. In fact, they can’t be bothered with caring about any “cause” because they only care about themselves.

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   Jun 6, 2024 · In a superficial relationship, you’ll oftentimes find that one of you begins to want more than what your partner is willing to give, causing feelings of frustration and resentment to build up. If you resonate with the above, read on as we look at 19 signs that you might be in a shallow relationship.

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Superficial Charm . Psychopaths are often likable on the surface. They’re usually good conversationalists and share stories that make them look good. Psychopaths may be funny and charismatic as well making them good leaders, whether it is a business or a cult.

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   4 days ago · Psychopathy, or psychopathic personality [1] is a personality construct [2] [3] characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited and egocentric traits, masked by superficial charm and the outward appearance of apparent normalcy. [4] [5] [6] [7]

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   4 days ago · A 2010 examination of 18 widely used English anatomy textbooks found that they all represented human biological variation in superficial and outdated ways, many of them making use of the race concept in ways that were current in 1950s anthropology.

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   Jun 5, 2024 · A superficial burn, or first-degree burn, is a burn that affects only the outer layer of skin. The skin may be red, dry, or tender. The area may swell or turn white when touched. What causes a superficial burn? Direct exposure to heat, such as from flames, an iron, cigarettes, or fireworks.