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There is 1 syllable in the word vain.

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Definition of vain:

vain (adjective):: senseless or unsuccessful; characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.; having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements conceited

Synonyms for vain:

prideful unavailing vainglorious senseless pompous snobbish haughty supercilious fruitless trivial

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Antonyms for vain:

accommodating reverential considerate sheepish hesitant benevolent unsure selfless courteous timorous

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