vain

(Engels)

Adj

1. Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
2. Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
3. Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
4. Showy; ostentatious.

Verb

To frustrate.

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/veɪn/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: veyn

In summary

From Middle English veyn, from Old French vain, from Latin vānus (“empty”).

Sinonieme

futile

conceited

useless

fruitless

proud

empty

idle

arrogant

ineffectual

unavailing

unsuccessful

haughty

abortive

self-conceited

egotistical

worthless

bootless

frivolous

ineffective

vainglorious

sleeveless

pride

pointless

void

egotistic

egoistic

wasted

unprofitable

sterile

pretentious

swollen

hollow

swollen-headed

vacant

unsubstantial

absurd

transient

boastful

unfriendly

flighty

otiose

fickle

ostentatious

insipid

impertinent

luxurious

cocky

of no avail

egoistical

brockle