Word of the DayVainglory (noun)
Definition: Excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own achievements or appearance, especially when unjustified.
Used in a sentence: "Their constant need for praise revealed a streak of vainglory that I find exhausting."
From Latin vana gloria (“empty glory”), vainglory gets the idea of pride without substance.
Recognition sought more for appearance than for merit. It’s glory that rings hollow, built on the desire to be seen, instead than the one to be.
Unlike simple confidence, vainglory demands an audience. It thrives on attention and validation, often blinding a person to their own flaws.
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Definition: Excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own achievements or appearance, especially when unjustified.
Used in a sentence: "Their constant need for praise revealed a streak of vainglory that I find exhausting."
From Latin vana gloria (“empty glory”), vainglory gets the idea of pride without substance.
Recognition sought more for appearance than for merit. It’s glory that rings hollow, built on the desire to be seen, instead than the one to be.
Unlike simple confidence, vainglory demands an audience. It thrives on attention and validation, often blinding a person to their own flaws.
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