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vain

/veɪn/

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adjective
unproductive of success
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"a vain attempt"

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bootless fruitless futile sleeveless unproductive
adjective
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
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"vain about her clothes"

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conceited egotistic egotistical self-conceited swollen swollen-headed proud

Examples of vain

"a vain attempt"
"vain about her clothes"