barren
IPA: bˈærʌn
noun
- An area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place.
- (usually in the plural) In particular, an elevated flat expanse of land that only supports the growth of small trees and shrubs.
adjective
- (of people and animals, not comparable) Not bearing children, childless; hence also unable to bear children, sterile.
- (of plants, not comparable) Not bearing seed or fruit.
- (of places) Of poor fertility, infertile; not producing vegetation; desert, waste.
- (with of) Devoid, lacking.
- Devoid of interest or attraction, poor, bleak.
- Unproductive, fruitless, unprofitable; empty, hollow, vain.
- Mentally dull or unproductive; stupid or intellectually fallow.
Advertisement
Examples of "barren" in Sentences
No Sentences Found for barren
Advertisement
Advertisement