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vainness Synonyms

Another word for vainness

Choosing another word for vainness depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of having excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance, abilities, or achievements; vanity.

Usage Example

"His constant need for praise revealed a deep-seated vanity that alienated his colleagues."

Strongest
vanity
conceit
narcissism
Strong
egotism
self-love
arrogance
pride
vainglory

• noun (Context 2)

The quality or state of being futile, useless, or lacking real value or significance; emptiness.

Usage Example

"The philosopher wrote extensively on the futility of pursuing purely material wealth."

Strongest
futility
uselessness
pointlessness
fruitlessness
Strong
emptiness
hollowness
vanity

Opposites of vainness

The opposite of vainness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

humility
modesty
humbleness
usefulness
utility
effectiveness
fruitfulness
efficacy
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• Nearby Words

vah
vain
vainly
vainness
vakhsh
valance
vale

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vainness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vainness
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