CEFR C1

barrenness

noun

Meaning

The state of being unable to produce offspring, vegetation, or results.

Examples

The barrenness of the soil made farming impossible for the early settlers.
Despite many attempts, the couple faced the sorrowful reality of their barrenness.

Synonyms: infertility, sterility, unproductiveness, desolation

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barrenness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbærənnəs/

Definition

The state of being unable to produce offspring, vegetation, or results.

Examples

The barrenness of the soil made farming impossible for the early settlers.
Despite many attempts, the couple faced the sorrowful reality of their barrenness.
The long period of creative barrenness left the artist feeling frustrated and uninspired.

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