Shallow Synonyms

22 shallow synonyms include superficial, facile, glib, simplistic, oversimplified, schematic, slight, flimsy, insubstantial, and lightweight. Shallow is an adjective, and its antonyms are profound, serious, and in-depth. Here are some additional synonyms for "shallow" with example sentences.

Another word for Shallow

22 other ways to say shallow.

  • unthinking  
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  • unscholarly  
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  • unintelligent  
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  • trivial
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  • trifling  
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  • surface
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  • superficial
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  • slight  
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  • skin-deep  
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  • simplistic  
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  • silly
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  • schematic  
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  • oversimplified  
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  • lightweight  
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  • insubstantial  
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  • ignorant
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  • glib  
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  • frivolous  
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  • foolish
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  • flimsy  
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  • facile  
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  • empty
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Use shallow in a Sentence

Her comments were shallow and lacked depth or understanding.

shallow soil can make it difficult for plants to grow.

The water in the pool is shallow near the edge.