barren
\ˈber-ən, ˈba-rən\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English bareine, from Anglo-French barain, perhaps of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Welsh brynar fallow land

1: not reproducing; incapable of producing offspring —used especially of females or matings; not yet or not recently pregnant; habitually failing to fruit
2: not productive; producing little or no vegetation; desolate <barren deserts>; producing inferior crops <barren soil>;
unproductive of results or gain, fruitless <a barren scheme>
3: devoid, lacking —used with of<barren of excitement>
4: lacking interest or charm <a barren routine>
5: lacking inspiration or ideas <a barren mind>

synonyms see bare