Vain meaning
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
adjective
The definition of vain is someone or something without value, without force or who is conceited.
An example of vain is a promise that someone doesn't intend to keep.
An example of vain is an attempt to prune a bush only to have it removed the following day.
An example of vain is a person who constantly talks about how good looking they are.
adjective
Not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless.
A vain attempt.
adjective
Having or showing excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited.
adjective
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Having no real value or significance; worthless, empty, idle, hollow, etc.
Vain pomp.
adjective
Without force or effect; futile, fruitless, unprofitable, unavailing, etc.
A vain endeavor.
adjective
Having or showing an excessively high regard for one's self, looks, possessions, ability, etc.; indulging in or resulting from personal vanity; conceited.
adjective
Lacking substance or worth.
Vain talk.
adjective
Foolish.
adjective
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Lacking in sense; foolish.
adjective
Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
adjective
Showy; ostentatious.
adjective
Origin of vain
Middle English from Old French from Latin vānus empty euə- in Indo-European roots