barren
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/ˈbærən/
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/ˈbærən/
land where plants cannot grow
The barren desert had no plants or trees.
plants that do not produce fruit or seeds
The barren tree never produced any apples.
unable to have children
She was sad to learn she was barren.
animals that cannot have babies
The barren cow could not produce calves.
not producing good results
The team's barren season had no wins.