vain definition vain meaning and vain synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 1 | characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| Synonym | conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed |
| Antonym | |
| Usage | an attitude of self-conceited arrogance a conceited fool 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 |
vain definition vain meaning and vain synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 2 | unproductive of success |
| Synonym | bootless, fruitless, futile, sleeveless |
| Antonym | |
| Usage | a fruitless search futile years after her artistic peak a sleeveless errand a vain attempt |
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