vain
Example Sentences
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Trier expresses it more bluntly: “She won’t,” he predicts, “become one of those vain actors who play it safe.”
From Los Angeles Times
Van Veen's hard work looked to be in vain as he missed five match darts, but Humphries was equally wasteful and fell to a fourth consecutive loss to the Dutchman.
From BBC
It was not in vain: The tackled fan’s date said “Yes!” according to an Instagram post from Ramona Saavedra who posted a picture with a ring on her finger.
From Los Angeles Times
The Jackie we met in Season 1 was vain and selfish when it came to survival.
From New York Times
Problems with the new mobile app have left thousands trying in vain for an appointment while stranded in Mexican border towns, where many have already been waiting for months.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
