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- Dictionaryvain/veɪn/
adjective
- 1. having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth: "their flattery made him vain" Similar Opposite
- 2. producing no result; useless: "a vain attempt to tidy up the room" Similar Opposite
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unsuccessful or useless; failing to achieve a purpose: a vain attempt to avoid responsibility. Employers clearly hoped that the workers would stay longer, but their efforts were largely in vain (= unsuccessful). vain adjective [-er/-est only] (SELFISH)
unsuccessful or useless; failing to achieve a purpose: a vain attempt to avoid responsibility. Employers clearly hoped that the workers would stay longer, but their efforts were largely in vain (= unsuccessful). vain adjective [-er/-est only] (SELFISH)
The meaning of VAIN is having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited. How to use vain in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vain.
Definition of vain adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Vain definition: excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited. See examples of VAIN used in a sentence.
VAIN definition: 1. without any success: 2. an attempt/effort, etc that does not have the result you want 3. too…. Learn more.
adj. 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. n. 5. in vain to no avail; fruitlessly. 6. take someone's name in vain. a. to use the name of someone, esp God, without due respect or reverence.
adjective. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance. “ vain about her clothes” synonyms: conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed. proud. feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride. adjective.
6 days ago · vain (comparative vainer or more vain, superlative vainest or most vain) Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
Without force or effect; futile, fruitless, unprofitable, unavailing, etc. A vain endeavor. Webster's New World. Having or showing an excessively high regard for one's self, looks, possessions, ability, etc.; indulging in or resulting from personal vanity; conceited. Webster's New World.
