superficialities
[/ˌsuː.pər.fɪʃ.iˈæl.ə.tiz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural form)
superficialidades
1. Plural of superficiality; the quality or state of being superficial; lack of depth or substance in thought, understanding, or character
The critic dismissed the film's superficialities and praised its deeper themes.
O crítico descartou as superficialidades do filme e elogiou seus temas mais profundos.
2. Matters or things that are superficial in nature; trivial or shallow concerns
He avoided superficialities and focused on meaningful conversations.
Ele evitava superficialidades e se concentrava em conversas significativas.
3. Surface-level appearances or qualities that lack genuine substance
The book exposes the superficialities of modern celebrity culture.
O livro expõe as superficialidades da cultura de celebridades moderna.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this word is typically used in critical or analytical discourse to dismiss shallow thinking or trivial matters. In Brazilian Portuguese academic circles, it is often employed to critique consumerism and celebrity culture. The term carries a somewhat pejorative connotation, implying a judgment that the superficial matters being discussed lack intellectual or moral value.
NYC Slang
surface-level stuff, shallow talk, fluff
Related Idioms & Phrases
get beyond the superficialities
cut through the superficialities
focus on superficialities
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