vanity

US /ˈvæn.ə.t̬i/

UK /ˈvæn.ə.t̬i/

1.

excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.

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it flattered his vanity to think I was in love with him

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conceit self-conceit narcissism self-love self-admiration self-regard self-absorption egotism egoism egomania pride haughtiness arrogance swagger pretension affectation airs show ostentation vainglory braggadocio

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modesty

2.

the quality of being worthless or futile.

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the vanity of human wishes

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futility uselessness idleness

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vanity press