vain

vain · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    Producing no result; useless or futile.

  3. 3.

    Having no real value, meaning, or likelihood of success.

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Etymology

From Latin vanus (empty, void, worthless).