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vain meaning in Sanskrit

तुच्छ tuccha

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vain in Sanskrit: तुच्छ (tuccha). In English, vain means overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.

Sanskrit words for vain

based on very little substance
तुच्छ tuccha

English meaning of vain

  1. adjective Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
  2. adjective Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
  3. adjective Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
  4. adjective Showy; ostentatious.

Full definition of vain

vain in a sentence

  • vain toil a vain attempt

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Questions about vain in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of vain in Sanskrit?
Vain in Sanskrit is तुच्छ (tuccha).
vain इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Vain: तुच्छ (tuccha).
What does vain mean in English?
Vain means overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.

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