barren
/ˈbɛrən/
adjective
- Land or soil that is too poor to produce plants or crops.
- Nothing grew on the barren hillside except a few rocks.
- The desert was a barren landscape with no signs of life.
- Farmers abandoned the barren fields after years of drought.
- Unable to produce children or offspring (used for people or animals).
- In ancient times, a barren woman was often unfairly blamed.
- The couple learned that they were barren and decided to adopt.
- The old mare was barren and could not have foals.
- Lacking in interest, meaning, or result; empty or unproductive.
- His speech felt barren and failed to inspire the audience.
- The meeting was barren of any new ideas.
- After years of research, the project remained barren of results.