Pronunciation: /veɪn/

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A1 She always checks her appearance in the mirror, but it's not out of vanity.

A2 His vain attempts to impress her with expensive gifts were unsuccessful.

B1 The actor's vanity often got in the way of his relationships with others.

B2 Despite his vanity, he was actually quite insecure about his abilities.

C1 Her vanity knew no bounds as she constantly sought validation from others.

C2 The politician's vanity led to his downfall as he prioritized his image over his policies.

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A1 She vainly tried to open the jar, but it wouldn't budge.

A2 He vainly hoped for a promotion, but it never came.

B1 The team vainly attempted to reach the summit before nightfall.

B2 Despite their best efforts, they vainly searched for the lost treasure.

C1 The artist vainly strove for perfection in every brushstroke.

C2 The scientist vainly pursued the elusive cure for the disease.

adjective having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

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