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.