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superficial

Dictionary definition · superficial

adjective

  1. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually"superficial similarities"
  2. of, affecting, or being on or near the surface"superficial measurements"
  3. of little substance or significance"a few superficial editorial changes"
  4. occurring on or near the surface of the skin"superficial burns"
  5. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough"a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).