vain (/veɪn/)
adjective · Advanced · Adjectives
🔊 /veɪn/
Meaning
Meaning: conceited; useless
Too proud of oneself; or producing no useful result.
Examples
🗣 He was so vain that he checked his reflection in every window.
Etymology
From Latin ‘vanus’ (empty, without substance).
How & Where It’s Used
Means both conceited and fruitless (in vain).
Tags: character, negative