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vain
adjective
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
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/veɪn/ /veɪn/
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adjective
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
“vain toil; a vain attempt”
Showy; ostentatious.
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vain toil; a vain attempt
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