barren

Definition

  • noun: an extent of usually level land having an inferior growth of trees or little vegetation
  • adjective: having very few plants
  • adjective: not reproducing
  • used especially of females or matings
  • synonyms: sterile, unproductive, fruitless

Examples

  • The book was good, but I found the 'barren' lives of the characters depressing.

  • Few creatures can thrive on these 'barren' mountaintops.

  • an artist who is going through a 'barren' period

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