vain

Definition of Vain in English :

Adjective

1. conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed, vain

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Example Sentences:
'a conceited fool'
'an attitude of self-conceited arrogance'
'an egotistical disregard of others'
'so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty'
'growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary'
'vain about her clothes'

2. bootless, fruitless, futile, sleeveless, vain

unproductive of success

Example Sentences:
'a fruitless search'
'futile years after her artistic peak'
'a sleeveless errand'
'a vain attempt'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Vain

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adjective

1.

inordinately proud of one's appearance, possessions, or achievements

2.

given to ostentatious display, esp of one's beauty

3.

worthless

4.

senseless or futile

noun

5. in vain

6. take someone's name in vain

Vain

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adjective

1.

having no real value or significance; worthless, empty, idle, hollow, etc.

vain pomp

2.

without force or effect; futile, fruitless, unprofitable, unavailing, etc.

a vain endeavor

3.

having or showing an excessively high regard for one's self, looks, possessions, ability, etc.; indulging in or resulting from personal vanity; conceited

4. Archaic

lacking in sense; foolish

Vain

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adj. vain·er, vain·est

1. Not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless: a vain attempt.

2. Lacking substance or worth: vain talk.

3. Having or showing excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited.

4. Archaic Foolish.

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