vainly
adverb
in a way that shows or proceeds from excessive pride or concern over one’s appearance, favorable qualities, impression on others, etc..
unvainly
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a word derived from
vainly.
Example Sentences
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She is presented unvainly, in jeans and a plaid shirt, but she radiates confidence and beauty, a notable contrast to Curly’s ambling peacock.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 15, 2018
