vain

UK
/veɪn/
US
/veɪn/

Translations

vainadjective
vainer
Comp.
vainest
Super.
UK
/veɪn/
US
/veɪn/
He is too vain to admit his mistakes.
Он слишком тщеславен, чтобы признать свои ошибки.
Their efforts were in vain.
Их усилия были напрасны.

Definitions

vainadjective
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
She was so vain that she couldn't pass a mirror without checking her reflection.
Producing no result; useless.
His vain attempts to fix the car only made the problem worse.