vainness

/ˈveɪnnəs/
noun
  1. Excessive pride in one's appearance, abilities, or achievements; conceit.
    • He tried to hide his vainness, but his constant selfies gave it away.
    • Her vainness made her spend hours in front of the mirror every morning.
    • The actor's vainness annoyed his coworkers on set.
  2. The quality of being useless or futile; lack of real value.
    • The vainness of their efforts became clear when the project was canceled.
    • He realized the vainness of trying to please everyone.
    • She pondered the vainness of material wealth in the face of true happiness.
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