barren
Translation
barren, unproductive, infertile, desolate
Examples
The desert is a barren landscape.
The desert is a barren landscape.
The discussion was barren of new ideas.
The discussion was barren of new ideas.
Grammar Patterns
barren ((noun)) unable to produce plants or fruit The desert is a barren landscape.
barren of ((sth.)) not containing a particular quality The discussion was barren of new ideas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unproductive, infertile, desolate; Antonyms: fertile, fruitful
Etymology
From Old French 'barain', 'brahain' meaning 'sterile, unproductive'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bare' land, with nothing on it. 'Barren' sounds like 'bare'.