What is "superficialness"

Superficial \Su`per*fi"cial\, a. [L. superficialis: cf. F. superficiel. See Superficies.]

1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage.

2. Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like; as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge.

   This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise.
   --Shak.

   He is a presumptuous and superficial writer.
   --Burke.

   That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without deserving to be so.
   --J. H. Newman. [1913 Webster] -- Su`per*fi"cial*ly, adv. -- Su`per*fi"cial*ness, n.

n. superficiality.