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.

Synonyms of barrenness

Words with a similar meaning to barrenness:

• infertility
• sterility
• unproductiveness
• desolation

Antonyms of barrenness

Words with the opposite meaning to barrenness:

• fertility
• productivity

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