superficiality

noun

su·​per·​fi·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌsü-pər-ˌfi-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 

plural superficialities

1

: the quality or state of being superficial

2

: something superficial

Examples of superficiality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The song contrasts authentic love with the superficiality often found in relationships, urging the listener to let their guard down and accept something pure. —Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025

Trump’s superficialities at times led Stan back to the deeper character. —Marc Tracy, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025

Scenic and props designer Duane McGregor has created a mostly white bare stage, filled with empty picture frames, a commentary on the superficiality and subjectivity of art when it’s viewed from different perspectives. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025

Understandably, then, there’s a fine line between respecting your preferences and veering into unhealthy superficiality. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for superficiality

• confidentiality
• constitutionality
• immateriality
• individuality
• intellectuality
• intersectionality
• intertextuality
• referentiality
• territoriality
• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality