Definition & Meaning of "barren"

Barren

an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

a group of mules

barren

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

not showing productive results

incapable of reproducing or having children

(of places or situations) lacking in activity, growth, or development and not suitable to live in

bleak

barren

Example

The floodwaters washed away the topsoil, leaving the land barren.

The bleak weather made the landscape look lifeless and barren.

The forest fire caused widespread destruction, leaving the land charred and barren.

The harsh winters and poor soil quality rendered the region barren, making it difficult for trees to grow.

Intense farming played out the soil's nutrients, leaving the land barren.

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