English to English adjective 1. Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.  source: webster1913
adjective satellite 2. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance  a conceited fool|an attitude of self-conceited arrogance|an egotistical disregard of others|so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty|growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary|vain about her clothes source: wordnet30
3. unproductive of success  a fruitless search|futile years after her artistic peak|a sleeveless errand|a vain attempt source: wordnet30
noun 4. Vanity; emptiness; -- now used only in the phrase in vain.  source: webster1913
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