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superficiality

noun

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A lack of depth or attention to underlying meaning or substance.

The review's superficiality became clear when it praised the cover but ignored the argument.

Dictionary practice example.

A student's review of an invented adventure story showed superficiality when it listed costumes and scenery but ignored the central conflict between the characters.

From Revising for Substance.

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