Vain definition
Having or showing excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited.
adjective
Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
adjective
Without force or effect; futile, fruitless, unprofitable, unavailing, etc.
A vain endeavor.
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
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Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
adjective
Showy; ostentatious.
adjective
Having no real value or significance; worthless, empty, idle, hollow, etc.
Vain pomp.
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
(archaic) Foolish.
adjective
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(archaic) Lacking in sense; foolish.
adjective
Not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless.
A vain attempt.
adjective
Lacking substance or worth.
Vain talk.
adjective
in vain
- To no avail; without success:Our labor was in vain.
- In an irreverent or disrespectful manner:Took the Lord's name in vain.
idiom
in vain
- fruitlessly; vainly
- lightly; profanely; irreverently
idiom
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Other Word Forms
Adjective
Base Form:
vain
Comparative:
vainer
Superlative:
vainest