sterile

• Beschreibt etwas völlig Keimfreies, frei von Bakterien oder anderen Mikroorganismen; wird auch für Menschen oder Umgebungen verwendet, denen es an Emotionen, Energie oder Originalität fehlt.

Describes something that is completely clean and free from bacteria or other microorganisms; also used to describe a person or environment lacking in emotion, energy, or originality.

1. Incapable of reproducingB2formal

   Unable to produce offspring or young; barren.

   Unfruchtbar

   • The sterile male could not father children.
   • Some hybrid animals are naturally sterile.
   • The soil in that region is sterile and cannot support crops.

   Synonymebarreninfertileunfruitful

   Antonymefertile

2. Free of microorganismsB1formalmedical

   Completely free from bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; aseptic.

   Steril

   • The surgeon used sterile instruments during the operation.
   • All needles must be kept in sterile packaging.
   • The laboratory maintains a sterile environment for experiments.

   Synonymeasepticgermfree

   Antonymecontaminatedinfectedseptic

3. Lacking creativityC1formal

   Lacking in originality, imagination, or the power to invent.

   Steril

   • The artist's later work was criticized as sterile and uninspired.
   • The meeting produced sterile discussions with no new ideas.
   • His writing became sterile after years of following the same formula.

   Synonymebarrendryhackneyedstaleunimaginativeuninspiredunoriginal

   Antonymecreativefertileimaginativeinventiveoriginalproductive