barren
//ˈbærən//
Adjective
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1
(of land) Too poor or lacking in nutrients to produce vegetation or crops.
The barren land could not support any crops.
2
(of a female animal or woman) Unable to bear offspring; infertile.
The veterinarian confirmed that the cow was barren and could not produce calves.
3
Empty of meaning, value, or interest; unproductive or fruitless.
The meeting turned out to be a barren discussion with no useful conclusions.
4
Bleak, desolate, or devoid of life or activity.
The barren landscape stretched endlessly under the gray sky.