Vainness

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The property of being vain. uncountable
"His vainness resulted in his perpetual mirror staring."
2
Futility; fruitlessness. uncountable

Synonyms

autoeroticism conceit ego trip egotism narcissism self-admiration

Example

"His vainness resulted in his perpetual mirror staring."

Etymology

From vain + -ness.

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