noun
vainglory
VAYN-glor-ee/ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/
Excessive pride in one's achievements or qualities.
The man's vainglory shows as he admires his medal-covered reflection in several mirrors.
Etymology
“Empty glory” treats honor or display as worthless rather than deserved. That judgment underlies the modern sense of excessive pride in one's own appearance or achievements.
In context
vince vincenza yeah he he thought vainglory and drawing attention to himself was part of his problem he's still stuck there
More examples
- She accepts the award with gratitude rather than vainglory.
- Blinded by vainglory, the director refuses to listen to criticism.
- His memoir is full of vainglory and barely mentions his teammates.
Forms
vainglorious adjective — Excessively proud of one's achievements or qualities.
Similar words
- vanity
- Often centers on appearance or admiration rather than achievements.
- conceit
- Emphasizes an inflated opinion of one's abilities or importance.