ijdel — meaning in English
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English meaning
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conceited
adj Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; vain and self-important.
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puny
adj Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
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vain
adj Excessively proud of one's own looks or achievements.
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void
adjective Completely empty; containing nothing.
Senses
ijdel is used for these senses in English:
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puny
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
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vain
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
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void
Not producing any effect; ineffectual; vain.
