BARREN

¹bar·ren

adj \ˈber-ən, ˈba-rən\

 

Definition of BARREN

1

: not reproducing: as a: incapable of producing offspring —used especially of females or matings b: not yet or not recently pregnant c: habitually failing to fruit

2

: not productive: as a: producing little or no vegetation : desolate <barren deserts> b: producing inferior crops <barren soil> c: unproductive of results or gain : fruitless barren

scheme>

3

: devoid, lacking —used with of <barren of excitement>

4

: lacking interest or charm barren

routine>

5

: lacking inspiration or ideas barren

mind>

— bar·ren·lyadverb

— bar·ren·ness \-ə(n)-nəs\noun