Definition of Superficial

concerned with only what is on the surface

Examples of Superficial in a sentence

The president’s concern for the homeless people was superficial and ended as soon as the media left the event.  🔊

Mark only has a superficial knowledge of American history so he is not a good choice to help you with your college research paper.  🔊

Since John chooses his dates solely on their superficial qualities, he could care less about their personalities and goals.  🔊

The wooden floor looks somewhat strange because the stain has only gone so far as the superficial grains of the board.  🔊

Even though Maggie thinks she will love Jason forever, she does not realize teenage love is often superficial and rarely lasts a lifetime.  🔊

Gloria is not spending a great deal of money on a guitar purchase because she knows her fascination with the instrument is only superficial.  🔊

Whenever Billy participates in a chat with someone he does not like, he only pretends to have a superficial interest in the conversation.  🔊

As I read the political article, I realized it was completely superficial and did not even discuss the major issues that are wrong with this country.  🔊

Although I majored in chemistry in college, I still only have a superficial knowledge of the higher-level concepts of the subject.  🔊

Because the superficial solutions do not address the root of the problem, they will only work for a short period of time.  🔊

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