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vanity

The word “vanity” has 3 syllables: van-i-ty.

It's pronounced as /ˈvænəti/.

What is synonym and antonym for vanity?

In the thesaurus, “vanity” has 5 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vanity along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vanity

Antonyms for vanity

  • diffidence
  • humbleness
  • humility
  • modesty

Meanings of vanity

  • noun
    1. That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.
    2. Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance or achievements.
    3. A dressing table used to apply makeup, preen, and coif hair. The table is normally quite low and similar to a desk, with drawers and one or more mirrors on top. Either a chair or bench is used to sit upon.
    4. A washbasin installed into a permanently fixed storage unit, used as an item of bathroom furniture.
    5. Emptiness.
    6. Any idea, theory or statement that is without foundation.

Example Sentences

  • Vanity often blinds us to the realities of life, leading to dissatisfaction with ourselves and others.
  • Her obsession with vanity drove her to spend countless hours in front of the mirror, perfecting her appearance.
  • Despite his wealth, he lived a life free from the trappings of vanity, preferring simplicity and humility.
  • The author's memoir explored the emptiness of vanity and the pursuit of materialistic goals.
  • In the grand scheme of things, vanity holds little significance compared to the depth of character and kindness.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vanity, such as: arrogance, diffidence, ego, humbleness, humility, modesty, pride.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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abortiveness

  • barrenness
  • bootlessness
  • deficiency
  • fruitlessness
  • ineffectiveness
  • ineffectuality
  • inefficaciousness
  • inefficacy
  • otioseness
  • unavailingness
  • unprofitability
  • unprofitableness
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ego

  • arrogance
  • character
  • confidence
  • pride
  • pridefulness
  • psyche
  • vanity

egocentricity

egocentrism

egoism

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