unfruitful

adjective

un·​fruit·​ful ˌən-ˈfrüt-fəl 

: not fruitful: such as

a

: not producing offspring : barren

b

: yielding no valuable result : unprofitable

an unfruitful conference

unfruitfully

ˌən-ˈfrüt-fə-lē 

adverb

unfruitfulness noun

Synonyms

• barren
• fruitless
• impotent
• infertile
• sterile

Examples of unfruitful in a Sentence

disappointed to discover that the mare was unfruitful

Recent Examples on the Web

In order to save yourself a frustrating, unfruitful trip to the DMV, double check all of your necessary documentation before going to the office. —Reece Rogers, WIRED, 3 July 2024

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But the meeting proved unfruitful, with the Syrians not providing any proof-of-life information and making demands that U.S. officials deemed unreasonable. —CBS News, 18 May 2024

Inside Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson's Emotional Graduation amid Sister's Cancer Journey, Fears for Her Future The trip turned out to be unfruitful when Dralin was instructed to call the courthouse and the duo arrived back home to see an annoyed Alana waiting for them in the driveway. —Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unfruitful

adjective

un·​fruit·​ful ˌən-ˈfrüt-fəl 

1

: not bearing fruit or offspring

2

: not producing a desired result

unfruitful efforts