vain

• Beschreibt eine Person, die übermäßig stolz auf ihr Aussehen, ihre Fähigkeiten oder ihre Leistungen ist; außerdem wird es verwendet, um eine Handlung oder Anstrengung zu beschreiben, die vergeblich oder erfolglos ist.

Describes someone who is excessively proud of their appearance, abilities, or achievements; also used to describe an action or effort that is futile or without success.

1. Excessively proud of one's appearance or achievementsB2formal

   Having an excessively high opinion of one's own appearance, abilities, or worth; conceited.

   Eitel

   • She is so vain that she checks her reflection in every mirror.
   • He was a vain man who constantly boasted about his accomplishments.
   • Her vain attitude made it difficult for her to form genuine friendships.

   Synonymearrogantcockyconceitedegotisticalhaughtynarcissisticproudself-importantswollen-headedvainglorious

   Antonymehumblemodestself-effacingunpretentious

2. Futile or pointlessB2formal

   Producing no result; useless or unsuccessful.

   Vergeblich

   • They made a vain attempt to rescue the cat from the tree.
   • All his efforts to win her heart proved vain.
   • It was a vain hope that the storm would pass quickly.

   Synonymeabortivebootlessfruitlessfutileineffectualnugatorypointlessunavailingunsuccessfuluseless

   Antonymeeffectivefruitfulproductivesuccessfuluseful