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Barren
01
an uninhabited or infertile wilderness, unsuitable for cultivation or habitation
Examples
The explorers crossed a barren stretching for miles.
Few plants could survive in the harsh barren.
02
a group of mules considered collectively as a unit
Examples
The farmer owned a barren of sturdy mules.
A barren of mules was used to transport goods across the mountains.
barren
01
(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants
Examples
The barren desert stretched for miles, devoid of any vegetation or signs of life.
The rocky, barren landscape made farming impossible, forcing settlers to rely on imported goods.
02
completely lacking or devoid of something
Examples
His speech was barren of new ideas.
The report was barren of evidence supporting the claim.
03
unable to bear offspring
Examples
The couple was saddened to learn that she was barren.
Certain animals are naturally barren and can not reproduce.
04
(of places or situations) lacking in activity, growth, or development and not suitable to live in
Examples
The war-torn region was left barren and scarred, with buildings reduced to rubble and infrastructure destroyed.
The remote island was uninhabited and barren, with no resources for sustenance.
