unprofound

pro·found

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-found]
- /prəˈfaʊnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-found]
- /prəˈfaʊnd/

Definitions of unprofound word

adjective unprofound penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker. 1
adjective unprofound originating in or penetrating to the depths of one's being; profound grief. 1
adjective unprofound being or going far beneath what is superficial, external, or obvious: profound insight. 1
adjective unprofound of deep meaning; of great and broadly inclusive significance: a profound book. 1
adjective unprofound pervasive or intense; thorough; complete: a profound silence. 1
adjective unprofound extending, situated, or originating far down, or far beneath the surface: the profound depths of the ocean. 1

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Origin of unprofound

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin profundus deep, vast, equivalent to pro- pro-1 + fundus bottom (see found2)

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Parts of speech for Unprofound

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unprofound popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for unprofound

adj unprofound

flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
frivolous — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.

adjective unprofound

nonserious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.

All 3 Synonyms of unprofound