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What is another word for Shallow? – 108 Shallow Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    superficial surface-level cursory fleeting brief short-lived petty trivial frivolous lightweight skin-deep facile effortless easy simplistic naive foolish frivolous glib careless lax cavalier perfunctory half-hearted lackluster unenthusiastic apathetic indifferent unconcerned

    Meaning of Shallow

    According to Merriam-Webster, "shallow" can be defined as lacking in depth or intensity, or not having or showing a serious or thoughtful attitude.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "shallow" as having a small distance from the top or surface to the bottom, or lacking in seriousness, thought, or depth.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "shallow" as not deep, or not serious or thoughtful.

    Example Uses

    • The movie's shallow plot made it hard to become invested in the story.
    • Her shallow understanding of the issue led to a poorly thought-out solution.
    • The water was shallow enough for the kids to wade in.
    • He was criticized for his shallow comments on the complex social issue.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    profound deep intense thorough meticulous detailed comprehensive serious thoughtful considerate deliberate careful rigorous exacting demanding challenging complex nuanced multifaceted detailed elaborate

    Related Nouns

    depth surface level layer stratum facade appearance exterior outside crust veneer gloss finish coating sheen glaze patina complexion aspect face

    Related Verbs

    plumb fathom measure gauge sound probe explore investigate examine scrutinize survey assess evaluate judge appraise estimate calculate delve dig

    Related Adjectives

    deep profound intense serious thoughtful considerate deliberate careful rigorous exacting demanding challenging complex nuanced multifaceted detailed elaborate intricate complicated