shallowness

/ˈʃæloʊnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being shallow; little depth.
    • The shallowness of the soil made it hard for trees to grow deep roots.
    • Because of the river's shallowness, boats could not pass through.
    • The shallowness of the pond made it safe for children to wade.
  2. Lack of serious thought, emotion, or intellectual depth; superficiality.
    • She was tired of the shallowness of social media conversations.
    • His shallowness became clear when he only talked about money and looks.
    • The movie was criticized for the shallowness of its characters.
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