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vanity

Pronunciation: [ˈvænɪti]

Word

Learn how to use vanity in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “self-esteem”

(noun) the feeling of being very proud of your own appearance or achievements. It's when someone cares a lot about how they look or how others see them, often too much.

Example

She took a moment to admire her reflection, feeling a sense of vanity about her new hairstyle.

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His lack of vanity showed when he refused to look in the mirror before leaving the house.

Example

Do you think vanity can sometimes make people less kind?

Context: “futility”

(noun) something that is pointless or has no real value. It's like when you spend a lot of time on something that won’t lead to anything important.

Example

He realized that the vanity of trying to impress everyone was not worth the effort.

Example

Her approach to success lacked vanity, focusing instead on meaningful goals.

Example

What are some examples of vanity in our everyday lives?

How to pronounce vanity

Pronunciation: [ˈvænɪti]

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