shallowness

Example Sentences

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Parr died in early December aged 73, having spent his life documenting Britain and the world with an unflinching eye that often captured the absurdity and shallowness of modern existence.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

This shallowness means that such quakes can cause more noticeable and potentially damaging ground movement.

From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025

But this is a lesson on the shallowness of corporate character.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

It’s also an example of the plot’s relative shallowness and scripts more concerned with verbal blood sport than teasing out its characters’ interiority.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2024

“Perhaps not,” he replied coldly, looking down his nose at me as if surprised at my shallowness of purpose.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam