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Something can be described as vain if it produces no result, a futile effort, or something pointless.
"What were you doing last night?"
"I was counting sheep, it was a vain attempt to sleep: it didn't work."
Vain by Kabomba May 14, 2012
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1. excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.

2. proceeding from or showing pride in or concern about one's appearance, qualities, etc.; resulting from or displaying vanity:
He made some vain remarks about his accomplishments.

3. ineffectual or unsuccessful; futile:
vain hopes; a vain effort; a vain war.

4. without real significance, value, or importance; baseless or worthless:
vain pageantry; vain display.

5. Archaic. senseless, narcissistic, or foolish.
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Vain by williamshatonher October 16, 2016
Something for which most people are too hypocritical to understand. It's also the reason beautiful people make more money and have more friends.
Your boss: Jeff, you've got a beautiful, trustworthy face and dress in vain, custom-made suits. I'm giving you a promotion and a raise!
vain by fuck_humanity November 7, 2013
someone who cares too much about themselves and their appearance
p1: do you like Aaron?

p2: No he is the vainest person that i have ever met
vain by its me holly b September 24, 2011
A highly underappreciated glam/sleaze metal band. Originated in San Francico in the 8os.
The Vain cd "No Respect" was just re-released.
Vain by mistreatmeright March 31, 2005
A person in love with their own looks. A mind-blowing imbecile who thinks they are way better looking or entertaining than they actually are.
She's so vain, she thinks every guy wants her.
vain by The Barbaric Machine March 27, 2010