vanity
Pronunciation: [ˈvænɪti]
Word
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.
Example
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.
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Her approach to success lacked vanity, focusing instead on meaningful goals.
Example
What are some examples of vanity in our everyday lives?
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