Definition

Having little or no vegetation; unable to produce crops or sustain life.

Example

The barrener land was unable to support any plants or animals.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen how barrener the landscape looks after the drought?

Yeah, it’s really sad to see everything so dry and lifeless.

I hope we get some rain soon to bring it back to life.

Me too; it’s hard to imagine how it used to look before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'barrener' comes from the Old French 'barre' (meaning bar or barrier) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A barrener refers to a person who creates or maintains a barrier or obstruction.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'barrier' ('barre') that someone is responsible for ('-er'). A barrener is someone who deals with barriers.

Visually Confused Words