su`per*fi"cial*ness
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Superficial \Su`per*fi"cial\, a. [L. superficialis: cf. F. superficiel. See Superficies.]
1.Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage. [1913 Webster]
2.Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like; as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge. [1913 Webster]
This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
He is a presumptuous and superficial writer.— Burke.[1913 Webster]
That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without deserving to be so. --J. H. Newman. [1913 Webster] -- Su`per*fi"cial*ly, adv. -- Su`per*fi"cial*ness, n. [1913 Webster]