shallowness

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking depth or complexity; superficial.

  - "Her understanding of the issue was quite shallow."
  - "The novel had shallow characters and lacked depth."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shallowness
callowness , haleness , pallowness

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Variants

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shallow , shallower , shallowest , shallowly , shallowness , shallownesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'lacking depth in a physical sense', derived from Old English scallow, scolowe, meaning 'shallow, shallow-drafted'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shallow' was first used in English in the 13th century.

2. The shallowest body of water in the world is the 'Dead Sea', which is over 1,000 feet below sea level.

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Related Concepts

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1. superficiality: The quality of being or relating to things that appear or are regarded as important at first but are not deeply felt or understood.

2. depth: The extent or degree of something, often used to describe the complexity or richness of an experience or understanding.

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Culture

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In literature, 'shallowness' is often used to describe characters who lack depth or complexity. In art, shallow space can be used to create a sense of flatness or two-dimensionality.

How to Memorize "shallowness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pool of water that is not very deep. Try to visualize the water and the things that might be in it, such as pebbles or plants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shallow' with the idea of something being simple or lacking complexity. Think of a simple or superficial person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'shallow waters run deep' to help remember the opposite meaning of shallow, which is deep.

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