Barren (adjective)

  1. Not producing or incapable of producing offspring or vegetation.
  2. Unproductive or unprofitable.
  3. Lacking interest or significance; dull.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english berern, from beran to bear.

Examples:

  1. The desert is a barren wasteland.
  2. The couple's efforts to have a baby were barren.
  3. Despite his hard work, the land remained barren and unproductive.
  4. The meeting was a barren affair, nothing was accomplished.
  5. The lecture was so dull and barren, I fell asleep.
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