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Vain

adjective

/veɪn/

Meaning

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

Having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.

He is too vain to admit his mistakes.

in vain

conceited, proud, narcissistic, futile, arrogant, self-centered, egotistic

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conceited, proud, narcissistic, futile

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conceited, arrogant, self-centered, egotistic

humble, modest, successful, effective

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humble, modest, successful, effective

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humble, modest

vain attempt, vain person, vain effort, vain pride, vain hope

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vain attempt, vain person, vain effort

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vain attempt, vain effort, vain pride, vain hope

gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Having no mistakes or flaws; being as good as possible.

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

Relating to or resembling fish.