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Barrenness Meaning in English

word

ˈbærənnəs
BAIR-uhn-nuhs
bˈæɹənnəs
BAIR-uhn-nuhs

Definition

The state of being unable to produce plants or offspring; can refer to land that cannot support life or a person or animal who cannot have children.

Usage & Nuances

A formal, literary word. Common in discussions of nature (barren land) or fertility. Sometimes used metaphorically for lack of creativity or ideas. Not used for 'busy' or 'empty' in general.

Example Sentences

The barrenness of the desert made life difficult for animals.

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Farmers struggled with the barrenness of their land.

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She was deeply affected by the news of her barrenness.

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After years of trying, the couple was finally able to overcome the barrenness they faced.

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Poets often write about the emotional barrenness that comes from heartbreak.

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The movie captured the sense of barrenness in the abandoned town.

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