vain
Comparative
vainer
Superlative
vainest
1
taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- Despite his lack of talent, he was vain enough to believe he was the best singer in the group.
- The actress's vain behavior made it difficult for her co-stars to work with her.
- He was so vain about his physical appearance that he refused to leave the house without perfect grooming.
- She was so vain about her intelligence that she dismissed others' opinions as inferior to her own.
- She was so vain that she spent hours in front of the mirror, obsessing over her appearance.
2
not producing any successful outcome
- She made a vain effort to change his mind, but he was already determined.
- The vain struggle to save the old building was ultimately unsuccessful.
- Their vain bid to win the contract ended in disappointment.
- The vain hope that the weather would clear up was quickly dashed by the storm.
- She made a vain effort to change his mind, but he remained stubborn.