FRUITLESSNESS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

fruitlessness

noun

as in barrenness

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Recent Examples of fruitlessness But one series with four minutes remaining highlighted the fruitlessness of this effort. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Shunammite, once so determined to get her period, is staring down the possibility of barrenness and, in Gilead, that means spinsterhood.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Clearly, her absurd office dredged its barrenness from her.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of barrenness

Noun

But Messi’s lack of influence owed less to his own ineffectiveness than to Spain’s dominance, which starved him of the ball, leaving him to feed off scraps.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The commission has been plagued by partisan infighting and ineffectiveness, as well as chronic vacancies and a lack of funding.

— Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 10 July 2026

Definition of ineffectiveness

Noun

Natural variations and imperfections in the stone give this heirloom-quality piece character, and the rich cherry red and gold tones introduce a subtle, yet unexpected color to otherwise neutral vanities.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
This includes a walk-in shower, with a flushing toilet and a vanity sink, plus a small laundry nook with shelving, a washer/dryer, and a pull-out cart for clothes storage.

— Adam Williams July 22, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

The impunity of the powerful was measured by the inefficacy of the outraged.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
When on day five of his mayoralty Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the inefficacy of homeless sweeps and avowed to end them, street homeless adults, advocates, and attorneys rejoiced.

— Deborah Berkman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of inefficacy

Noun

Gone are the extended multi-part suites and intricate guitar workouts, replaced by slight, tender melodies engulfed in a striking emptiness.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
Years of waiting for his return were answered with disappointing emptiness, a frustration that could be permanent if McGregor never sets foot in another octagon.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of emptiness

Noun

Surveys indicate that young women are experiencing their highest rates of hopelessness on record.

— Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
Half reported hopelessness, approximately 48% reported sadness or depression and about 45% reported persistent fear or anxiety, according to IranWire.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of hopelessness

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