barren

• Bezeichnet Land, das zu arm ist, um Vegetation hervorzubringen, oder eine Person oder Sache, die unfruchtbar oder leer ist.

Describes land that is too poor to produce much or any vegetation, or a person or thing that is unproductive or empty.

1. Unproductive landB2formal

   Land that is too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

   Unfruchtbares Land

   • The desert is a barren landscape with little life.
   • Farmers abandoned the barren fields after years of drought.
   • The barren soil could not support any crops.

   Synonymearidbaredesertdesolateimpoverishedinfertilesterileunfruitfulunproductivewaste

   Antonymefertilefruitfullushproductiverich

2. Unable to produce childrenB2formal

   Incapable of producing offspring; infertile.

   Unfruchtbar

   • The couple discovered they were barren after several years of trying.
   • Barren women in ancient times were often stigmatized.
   • Medical advances have helped many barren couples conceive.

   Synonymeinfertilesterileunfruitful

   Antonymefecundfertileprolific

3. Lacking in interest or meaningC1formal

   Devoid of emotion, interest, or value.

   Inhaltslos

   • His speech was barren of any new ideas.
   • The meeting was a barren discussion with no conclusions.
   • She found the novel barren and uninspiring.

   Synonymeemptyhollowmeaninglesspointlesssterilevacuousvapid

   Antonymeengagingexcitingfascinatinginterestingmeaningfulstimulatingvaluable

• Ein substantivisch gebrauchtes Wort für unfruchtbares, karges Land, das sich nicht bebauen lässt und oft öde und ohne Vegetation ist.

A noun referring to an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation, often characterized by being desolate and lacking vegetation.

1. Uninhabited wildernessB2formal

   A desolate, empty area of land that is not suitable for farming or living.

   Ödland

   • The explorers crossed the barren with great difficulty.
   • Nothing grows in these northern barrens.
   • The barren stretched for miles without any sign of life.

   Synonymebadlandsdesertheathmoorwastewastelandwilderness

2. Unproductive landB2formal

   Land that is unable to support crops or vegetation.

   Unfruchtbares Land

   • The farmer abandoned the barren after years of failed harvests.
   • This area is a barren, offering no shelter or food.
   • The soil is so salty that it has become a complete barren.

   Synonymedesertheathwastewasteland

   Antonymearablecultivablefertilefruitfullushproductive