Meaning & Definition of Vain in English
English⟶
Vain
/ven/
adjective
1. Characteristic of false pride
- Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
- "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"
synonym:
- conceited,
- egotistic,
- egotistical,
- self-conceited,
- swollen,
- swollen-headed,
- vain
2. Unproductive of success
- "A fruitless search"
- "Futile years after her artistic peak"
- "A sleeveless errand"
- "A vain attempt"
synonym:
- bootless,
- fruitless,
- futile,
- sleeveless,
- vain
Examples of using
He's lazy and vain.
The dictator tried in vain to get out of the awkward situation.
All our efforts were in vain.