Meaning of the word vain in English
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vain
US /veɪn/
UK /veɪn/
Adjective
1.
having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
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She is so vain that she spends hours looking at herself in the mirror.
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His vain attempts to impress her failed.
2.
producing no result; useless
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All their efforts were in vain.
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It was a vain attempt to escape.
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