unvain

vain

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Definitions of unvain word

adjective unvain excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy. 1
adjective unvain 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. 1
adjective unvain ineffectual or unsuccessful; futile: vain hopes; a vain effort; a vain war. 1
adjective unvain without real significance, value, or importance; baseless or worthless: vain pageantry; vain display. 1
adjective unvain Archaic. senseless or foolish. 1
idioms unvain in vain, without effect or avail; to no purpose: lives lost in vain; to apologize in vain. in an improper or irreverent manner: to take God's name in vain. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Old French < Latin vānus empty, vain

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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