shallowness

Definitions

The quality of lacking depth, either physically or metaphorically.

A lack of intellectual or emotional profundity; superficiality.

Examples

The shallowness of his argument became apparent as soon as he was asked to provide evidence.

She was disappointed by the shallowness of the conversation at the party.

The shallowness of the river made it easy for the hikers to cross on foot.

Synonyms

superficiality frivolity triviality emptiness insubstantiality vacuousness facade

Antonyms

depth profundity seriousness substance thoroughness intensity wisdom