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vain

/v/eI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. Vanity; emptiness; -- now used only in the phrase <i>in vain</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

    adj.all

    Examples
    Vain about her clothes.
    Synonyms conceited egotistic egotistical self-conceited swollen swollen-headed

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. unproductive of success

    adj.all

    Examples
    A vain attempt.
    Synonyms bootless fruitless futile sleeveless

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

vaguenessvagusvagus nervevailvailervaimurevaingloriousvaingloryvainlyvainnessvairvairy

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