Shallow ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Shallow ( adjective )

1. Not deep.
2. Having little depth.
3. Lacking depth of knowledge, insight, or feeling.
4. Superficial.
5. Lacking complexity or substance.

Origin:

Old english sceald (adjective), scealdian (verb), of germanic origin; related to dutch schaal "dish", also to scale2.

Examples:

1. The lake is shallow.
2. The water is shallow near the shore.
3. He had a shallow understanding of the issue.
4. Her emotions were shallow.
5. The plot of the movie is shallow.

(As a verb)

Shallow ( verb )

1. Not deep.
2. Having little depth.
3. Lacking depth of knowledge, insight, or feeling.
4. Superficial.
5. Lacking complexity or substance.

Origin:

Old english sceald (adjective), scealdian (verb), of germanic origin; related to dutch schaal "dish", also to scale2.

Examples:

1. The lake is shallow.
2. The water is shallow near the shore.
3. He had a shallow understanding of the issue.
4. Her emotions were shallow.
5. The plot of the movie is shallow.