Definisjon av vain

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Adjective

vain - characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes"
conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed
proud feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"
vain - unproductive of success; "a fruitless search"; "futile years after her artistic peak"; "a sleeveless errand"; "a vain attempt"
bootless, fruitless, futile, sleeveless
unproductive not producing desired results; "the talks between labor and management were unproductive"
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Adjektiv

vain - Overly proud of oneself, especially when concerning appearance.
vain - Having very little substance.
vain - Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

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  • vain
    Characteristic of false pride.

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