Vain meaning

What does “vain” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“vain” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

vain

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
“a conceited fool”
“an attitude of self-conceited arrogance”
Synonymsconceited egotistic egotistical self-conceited swollen swollen-headed
unproductive of success
“a fruitless search”
“futile years after her artistic peak”
Synonymsbootless fruitless futile sleeveless

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University