vain

kibirli, kendini beğenmiş B2

excessively proud of one's appearance or abilities; having an overly high opinion of oneself

She spent hours in front of the mirror, looking vain.

• His vain remarks annoyed everyone at the meeting.
• The model's vain attitude made the photographer nervous.
• Despite his vain claims, the project did not meet the deadline.
• Critics argued that the author's vain focus on style undermined the novel's substance.

• vain smile · kibirli gülümseme She gave a vain smile after receiving the compliment.
• be vain about sth He is vain about his new haircut.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

daha basit: proud

zıt: humble

boşuna, sonuçsuz C1

producing no result; futile or ineffective

He tried to fix the broken vase, but his work was vain.

• The protest proved vain as the law remained unchanged.
• Scientists' vain attempts to reverse climate change highlight the challenge.
• Despite the team's vain struggle, the mountain remained unclimbed.
• The committee's vain deliberations delayed the implementation of crucial reforms.

• vain effort · boşuna çaba All their vain efforts to stop the leak were unsuccessful.
• in vain He searched in vain for his lost keys.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

zıt: effective