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vain
See also väin
  • (adjective)
    1. overly proud of oneself, especially when concerning appearance
      • Leo Rosten:
        Every writer is a narcissist. This does not mean that he is vain; it only means that he is hopelessly self-absorbed.
    2. having very little substance
    3. Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
      • William of Occam:
        It is vain to do with more what can be done with fewer.