Cryptic crossword clue
Quietly admit to be lacking depth 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SHALLOW

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What does SHALLOW mean?

SHALLOW noun
  1. A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.
  2. A fish, the rudd.
  3. A costermonger's barrow.
SHALLOW verb
  1. To make or become less deep.
SHALLOW adjective
  1. Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
  2. Extending not far downward.
  3. Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
  4. Lacking interest or substance.
  5. Not intellectually deep; not penetrating deeply; simple; not wise or knowing.
  6. Not deep in tone.
  7. Not far forward, close to the net.

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