vain, adj.
freq. cnt. 5
freq. cnt. 5
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
conceited egotistic egotistical self-conceited swollen swollen-headed vain
sample sentences
"a conceited fool""an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"
"an egotistical disregard of others"
"so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"
"growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"
"vain about her clothes"
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unproductive of success
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
bootless fruitless futile sleeveless vain
sample sentences
"a fruitless search""futile years after her artistic peak"
"a sleeveless errand"
"a vain attempt"
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