vain
adjectiveHow many syllables in vain?
There is 1 syllable in the word vain.Divide vain into syllables:
vain
How to pronounce vain:
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:
abortive
arrogant
assured
biggety
biggity
bigheaded
boastful
bombastic
cocky
complacent
conceited
confident
consequential
domineering
egoistic
egoistical
egotistic
egotistical
empty
fruitless
futile
haughty
hollow
idle
important
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Antonyms for vain:
abashed
accommodating
acquiescent
anxious
apologetic
apprehensive
artless
aw-shucks
backward
bashful
benevolent
biddable
big
blushing
cautious
chary
chaste
chivalrous
civil
compliant
considerate
constrained
courteous
cowering
coy
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