Definition

The condition of not producing any fruit or results; a lack of productivity or success.

Example

The unfruitfulness of the project led to its cancellation after just one year.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling a bit down about my projects lately.

What’s been bothering you?

I just feel like there's so much unfruitfulness in my efforts lately.

I get that. Sometimes it just takes time to see results.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unfruitfulness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "fruit" (from Latin "fructus", meaning produce or yield) and "-fulness" (meaning the state of being full of). The word "unfruitfulness" means the state of not being full of produce or yield, indicating a lack of productivity or results.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to 'produce' ('fructus') and the state of being 'full' ('-fulness'). This helps you remember that unfruitfulness refers to a lack of productivity or yield.

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