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vain
adjective
Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
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veɪn
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adjective
Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
“A conceited fool”
adjective
Unproductive of success
“A fruitless search”
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A conceited fool
An attitude of self-conceited arrogance
An egotistical disregard of others
So swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
Growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
Vain about her clothes
A fruitless search
Futile years after her artistic peak
A sleeveless errand
A vain attempt
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