Definition of vain
Adjectives
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
"vain about her clothes"
- Synonyms:
- conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed
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proud
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
unproductive of success
"a vain attempt"
- Synonyms:
- bootless, fruitless, futile, sleeveless
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unproductive
not producing or capable of producing
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