Adjective

• S: (adj) superficial (concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually) "superficial similarities"; "a superficial mind"; "his thinking was superficial and fuzzy"; "superficial knowledge"; "the superficial report didn't give the true picture"; "only superficial differences"
• S: (adj) superficial (of, affecting, or being on or near the surface) "superficial measurements"; "the superficial area of the wall"; "a superficial wound"
• S: (adj) superficial, trivial (of little substance or significance) "a few superficial editorial changes"; "only trivial objections"
• S: (adj) superficial (occurring on or near the surface of the skin) "superficial burns"; "superficial facial injuries"
• S: (adj) casual, cursory, passing, perfunctory, superficial (hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough) "a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws"; "a passing glance"; "perfunctory courtesy"; "In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory"