Vanity

usgb/ˈvænəti/
noun

Too much pride in or admiration of your own appearance or achievements.

He is known for his vanity and his love of expensive clothes.
Visual representation of "vanity" - Too much pride in or admiration of your own appearance or achievements

Often appears as...

  • excessive vanity
  • vanity project
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Visual representation of "vanity"
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Negative Trait

Often used negatively to criticize excessive self-importance.

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His vanity prevented him from seeing others' contributions.
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Subjective View

Indicates the speaker's opinion; what one sees as vanity, another may not.

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You might call it confidence, but I see it as vanity.
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Often Personal

Usually refers to a person's self-regard rather than towards objects or possessions.

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She was blinded by her own vanity to wear the crown.
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