Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Vain

Modest

The most appropriate antonym of the word vain is modest.

• Vain means "having or showing an excessive interest in one's own appearance or achievements."
• Modest means "having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's own importance."

The other words have different meanings to vain, so they are not good antonyms.

• Loyal means "faithful and constant in one's allegiance or duty."
• Unfair means "not just or equitable."
• Energetic means "having or showing great energy or activity."