unfruitful

• Beschreibt eine Handlung, eine Anstrengung oder einen Zeitraum, die keine gewünschten Ergebnisse bringen oder unproduktiv sind.

Describes an action, effort, or period that does not produce the desired results or is not productive.

1. Not productiveC1formal

   Not producing good results or not yielding a desired outcome.

   Unfruchtbar

   • The negotiations proved unfruitful, and no agreement was reached.
   • Their unfruitful search for the treasure lasted for months.
   • The meeting was unfruitful, as no new ideas were generated.

   Synonymeabortivebarrenfruitlessfutileineffectiveunavailingunproductiveuselessvain

   Antonymeeffectiveefficaciousfruitfulproductivesuccessful

2. Not fertileC1formal

   Referring to land or soil that does not produce crops or vegetation.

   Unfruchtbar

   • The unfruitful soil of the desert cannot support agriculture.
   • Farmers abandoned the unfruitful fields after years of poor harvests.
   • The region is known for its unfruitful landscape, making farming difficult.

   Synonymearidbarreninfertilesterileunproductive

   Antonymefertilefruitfulproductiverich