vainglory

[US]/ˈveɪnˌɡlɔːri/
[UK]/ˈveɪnˌɡlɔri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.excessive pride in one's achievements or appearance; boastful vanity

Phrases & Collocations

vainglory in action

filled with vainglory

vainglory and pride

vainglory leads to

act of vainglory

vainglory consumes

vainglory and vanity

vainglory revealed

shunned vainglory

vainglory unchecked

Example Sentences

his vainglory often leads him to make foolish decisions.

she was blinded by vainglory and lost her true friends.

vainglory can destroy a person's character over time.

he constantly seeks validation due to his vainglory.

her vainglory was evident in the way she bragged about her achievements.

vainglory often masks deeper insecurities.

he wrote a book about overcoming vainglory in modern society.

her vainglory was a major obstacle in her career advancement.

they criticized his vainglory during the meeting.

vainglory can lead to isolation from others.

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