Definition of vain Vain

/vejˈn/ - [veyn] - vain

We found 12 definitions of vain from 5 different sources.

What does vain mean?

Adjective
vain - 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"
		conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed
		proud feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"
vain - unproductive of success; "a fruitless search"; "futile years after her artistic peak"; "a sleeveless errand"; "a vain attempt"
		bootless, fruitless, futile, sleeveless
		unproductive not producing desired results; "the talks between labor and management were unproductive"

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vain (Adjective)
Overly proud of oneself, especially when concerning appearance.
vain (Adjective)
Having very little substance.
vain (Adjective)
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

vain (superl.)
Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
vain (superl.)
Destitute of forge or efficacy; effecting no purpose; fruitless; ineffectual; as, vain toil; a vain attempt.
vain (superl.)
Proud of petty things, or of trifling attainments; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason; conceited; puffed up; inflated.
vain (superl.)
Showy; ostentatious.
vain (n.)
Vanity; emptiness; -- now used only in the phrase in vain.

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vain in sign language