vain

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

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

Translations

vain

vanitoso

eitel

ijdel

vano

vaniteux

vanidoso

vergeblich

nutteloos

vano

vanitós

vaidoso

frivole

vergeefs

nietig

Pronounced as (IPA)

/veɪn/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: veyn

In summary

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