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vanity Antonyms

Opposite of vanity

Because the opposite of vanity shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance, abilities, or achievements.

Usage Example

"His humility prevented him from admitting that he had made a mistake during the presentation."

Strongest
humility
modesty
humbleness
Strong
diffidence
self-deprecation
meekness
unpretentiousness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being worthless, futile, or meaningless.

Usage Example

"The philosophy professor lectured on the value of seeking eternal happiness in material wealth."

Strongest
value
worth
usefulness
utility
Strong
significance
importance
purposefulness

Similar words to vanity

Words similar to vanity shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dressing table
conceit
futility
pointlessness
narcissism
worthlessness
meaninglessness
egotism
See all synonyms of vanity

• Nearby Words

vanish
vanishingly
vanishment
vanity
vanquish
vanquisher
vantage

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Vanity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/vanity
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