be vain
Example Sentences
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“At face value he appears to be vain, self-involved and shallow — yuppie,” he said.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2021
Nick Adams’ Whizzer might be vain, a bit flighty — and not a big fan of monogamy — but he’s a stalwart and compassionate additional father figure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2019
Mr. DeProspero could be vain about his high standards and damnably certain he was always right when it came to security.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 5, 2019
Most say, “I want to improve my health”, when really they want a better body but won’t say it for fear of appearing to be vain.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 22, 2016
“Ophelia, such a course would be vain and dangerous. Claudius is more canny that you know. For proof, I have important news from Hamlet.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
