vain

/veɪn/

adjectivevain

VAIN sounds like “VANE” on a weather vane—always turning to be seen.

Yes, it's vain. Remember AI in the middle: v + ai + n = vain (not “vane” or “vein”).

Definitions

  1. adjectiveHaving too much pride in your appearance, abilities, or achievements; conceited.
  2. adjectiveNot successful; producing no result; useless (often in the phrase “in vain”).

Examples

  • “He was vain about his hair and checked it in every mirror.”
  • “We searched for the missing keys in vain.”
  • “It’s vain to argue when no one is willing to listen.”

Synonyms

conceitedself-centeredproudfutileuseless

Antonyms

humblemodest

Translations

ES vanoPT vaidoso; em vãoFR vain

Common misspellings

vaneveinvianvainevaynvainnevian

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