vainer

[ˈveɪnər]

vainer Definition

• 1. having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
• 2. producing no result; useless

Using vainer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vainer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He became vainer as he grew older.

• Example

  Her attempts to win him back were in vain.

• Example

  All his efforts to find a job were in vain.

• Example

  The search for the missing hiker proved to be vain.

vainer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vainer

• conceited
• egotistical
• narcissistic
• useless
• fruitless
• pointless

Antonyms for vainer

• humble
• modest
• useful
• effective
• productive
• self-effacing

Phrases with vainer

• in vain

  without success or a desired outcome

  Example

  She tried to convince him to stay, but it was in vain.

• vain hope

  a hope that is unlikely to be fulfilled

  Example

  It was a vain hope that the company would recover from its losses.

• vain attempt

  an attempt that is unlikely to succeed

  Example

  His efforts to fix the car were a vain attempt to get it running again.

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Summary: vainer in Brief

The term 'vainer' [ˈveɪnər] describes someone who has an excessively high opinion of their appearance, abilities, or worth. It can also mean producing no result or being useless, as in 'All his efforts to find a job were in vain.' 'Vainer' is often used in phrases like 'in vain,' meaning without success, and 'vain hope,' referring to an unlikely-to-be-fulfilled hope.