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superficial contribution

[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl kənˈtrɪbjuːʃən]
nounfemininepl: superficial contributions / contribuições superficiais
contribuição superficial
1. A contribution that lacks depth, substance, or meaningful impact; a surface-level input that does not address core issues or provide substantial value
His superficial contribution to the project merely restated what was already known.
Sua contribuição superficial ao projeto apenas reiterated o que já era conhecido.
2. A participation or involvement that appears to engage with a topic but demonstrates limited understanding or effort
The team rejected his superficial contribution as insufficient for their needs.
A equipe rejeitou sua contribuição superficial como insuficiente para suas necessidades.
NYC Slang
half-hearted contribution / phoned-in effort
Synonyms
shallow contributioncursory inputtoken effortsurface-level engagementminimal participation
Antonyms
substantial contributionmeaningful inputdeep engagementprofound contributionsignificant participation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contribuição superficial
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
contribuição de fachada
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
contribuição superficial
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

scratch the surface
skimming the surface
just touching the tip of the iceberg
skin-deep involvement
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