vain
vain /ˈveɪn/
adjective
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(
)
Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
(
conceited
, egotistic
, egotistical
, swollen
, swollen-headed
, puffed-up
[Informal] , self-conceited
, vain
, swellheaded
[Informal, N. American] )
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
A conceited fool
a conceited fool
An attitude of self-conceited arrogance
an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
An egotistical disregard of others
an egotistical disregard of others
So swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
Growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
Vain about her clothes
vain about her clothes
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)
Unproductive of success
(
bootless
, sleeveless
, fruitless
, futile
, vain
)
unproductive of success
A fruitless search
a fruitless search
Futile years after her artistic peak
futile years after her artistic peak
A sleeveless errand
a sleeveless errand
A vain attempt
a vain attempt