Characterized by excessive pride in one's appearance, achievements, or abilities; conceited. It can also describe something that is futile, unsuccessful, or producing no result. This multifaceted word highlights both personal vanity and the ineffectiveness of actions or efforts. Often implies a self-absorbed focus on superficial qualities and a disregard for the opinions or needs of others.
Vain meaning with examples
- Despite her considerable talent, her Vain attempts to gain recognition often alienated colleagues, who grew tired of her self-promotion and boasting. This hurt her progress.
- He was extremely Vain, spending hours in front of the mirror and constantly seeking compliments on his physique, always seeking validation from others.
- All the soldiers Vain efforts to cross the river were eventually useless; the enemy's defenses proved impenetrable. They never gave up, but they would have failed regardless.
- The fashion model's Vain attempts to maintain her youthful appearance through cosmetic surgery led to a drastic change of look that affected her career.
- The company's promotional campaign proved entirely Vain as the sales figures remained stagnant, despite large investments of money and staff.
Vain Synonyms
abortive arrogant conceited futile haughty ineffectual proud self-important unavailing uselessVain Antonyms
effective fruitful humble modest self-effacing successful usefulVain Crossword Answers
4 Letters
IDLE
5 Letters
PROUD
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FUTILE
7 Letters
SWOLLEN USELESS
8 Letters
BOOTLESS HOPELESS
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EGOTISTIC HUBRISTIC CONCEITED FRUITLESS
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SLEEVELESS UNAVAILING
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INEFFECTUAL EGOTISTICAL
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OSTENTATIOUS SELFCENTERED NARCISSISTIC
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SELFIMPORTANT SELFCONCEITED SWOLLENHEADED
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STUCKONONESELF