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: having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited. 2. : marked by futility or ineffectualness : unsuccessful, useless. vain efforts to escape. 3. : having no real value : idle, worthless. vain pretensions. 4. archaic : foolish, silly. vainly adverb. vainness. ˈvān-nəs. noun. Phrases. in vain. 1.
Define vainness. vainness synonyms, vainness pronunciation, vainness translation, English dictionary definition of vainness. adj. vain·er , vain·est 1. Not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless: a vain attempt. 2. Lacking substance or worth: vain talk. 3. Having or showing...
Synonyms for VAINNESS: vanity, pridefulness, ego, pride, arrogance, vainglory, conceitedness, smugness; Antonyms of VAINNESS: humility, modesty, humbleness, diffidence, altruism, unselfishness, timidity, bashfulness
unsuccessful or useless; failing to achieve a purpose: a vain attempt to avoid responsibility. Employers clearly hoped that the workers would stay longer, but their efforts were largely in vain (= unsuccessful). vain adjective [-er/-est only] (SELFISH)
unsuccessful or useless; failing to achieve a purpose: a vain attempt to avoid responsibility. Employers clearly hoped that the workers would stay longer, but their efforts were largely in vain (= unsuccessful). vain adjective [-er/-est only] (SELFISH)
proceeding from or showing pride in or concern about one's appearance, qualities, etc.; resulting from or displaying vanity: He made some vain remarks about his accomplishments. ineffectual or unsuccessful; futile: vain hopes; a vain effort; a vain war. Synonyms: unavailing, fruitless. Antonyms: useful.
6 meanings: 1. inordinately proud of one's appearance, possessions, or achievements 2. given to ostentatious display, esp of.... Click for more definitions.
