shallow; superficial; meager; frivolous
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesadjective
lacking in knowledge or cultivation; superficial (in learning)
Describes a person's knowledge, learning, or cultivation as insufficient or superficial.
His knowledge is too superficial to be qualified for this job.
Reading classics can prevent shallow thinking.
adjective
(of feelings, relationships) not deep; shallow; meager; slight
Often used to describe fate, affection, friendship, or emotional connections that are weak or short-lived.
Our fate is shallow; we have only met a few times.
Although we haven't known each other long, the affection is not shallow.
adjective
frivolous; lacking in simplicity and honesty; superficial (in conduct)
literaryDescribes customs, social trends, or behavior that is frivolous, lacking in sincerity, or morally shallow. Often used in more literary or critical contexts.
The customs of the age are frivolous, and people's hearts are not as they were in ancient times.
He is frivolous and superficial in his conduct, and is not respected by others.