barrenness
/ˈbɛrənnəs/
noun
- The state of being unable to produce plants or crops; poor soil quality.
- The barrenness of the desert surprised the travelers.
- The barrenness of the soil made farming impossible.
- Centuries of overgrazing contributed to the barrenness of the land.
- The condition of being unable to have children; infertility.
- Modern treatments can often overcome barrenness.
- In some cultures, barrenness was seen as a curse.
- The couple sought medical help for their barrenness.
- Lack of creativity, interest, or results; emptiness.
- He felt the barrenness of his life after retirement.
- The barrenness of the conversation made the dinner awkward.
- The barrenness of the artist's later work disappointed critics.
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