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Meaning of unfruitful
The primary meaning of "unfruitful" is not producing or yielding the desired results.
Etymology of unfruitful
The word "unfruitful" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "un-" meaning "not" and "fruitful" derived from "fruit" and the suffix "-ful" meaning "full of" or "characterized by"
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is not productive or does not yield the desired outcome
Synonyms
barren
infertile
unproductive
fruitless
sterile
ineffective
useless
futile
vain
idle
inactive
dormant
stagnant
motionless
lifeless
still
inert
inactive
unsuccessful
failed
abortive
unavailing
profitless
worthless
hollow
empty
unprofitable
unrewarding
thankless
Sisyphean
hopeless
despairing
dismal
bleak
discouraging
disheartening
Definitions
- Not producing or yielding the desired results
- * Not producing much or any fruit
- * Failing to achieve the intended purpose or outcome
Usage Examples
- The unfruitful search for a cure had been ongoing for years
- * Despite their best efforts, the team's unfruitful attempts at solving the problem led to frustration
- * The unfruitful land had been abandoned by the farmers due to its poor soil quality