Definition of "vain" in Englisch

adjective

1. Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.

2. Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.

3. Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

   • vain toil    a vain attempt

4. Showy; ostentatious.

verb

1. (transitive, rare, dated, obsolete) To frustrate.