fruitlessness

noun

Definition of fruitlessnessnext
as in barrenness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruitlessness
  1. vanity
  2. inefficacy
  3. inadequacy
  4. deficiency
  5. insufficiency
Noun
  • The bathroom itself looks a lot like its counterpart and has a shower, a small vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, as well as some more storage.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Here, garland drapes over each medicine cabinet and fills a small bowl on the vanity top, adding punches of color and festivity without being too literal.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • The inefficacy of Trump’s approach is borne out not only by macroeconomic readings but also by sector-by-sector data.
    Steven Tian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Frustrated by conventional treatments’ inefficacy, Christina discovered Gronich’s clinic and benefited from her comprehensive, whole-body approach to skincare.
    WWD, WWD, 2 July 2024
Definition of inefficacy
Noun
  • Comparisons can creep in, amplifying feelings of sadness or inadequacy, while reminders of your own past, such as photos or posts with your ex, may resurface unexpectedly and hinder your recovery.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Adjusting expectations about what the holidays should look like can reduce feelings of inadequacy.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of inadequacy
Noun
  • Iron deficiency is also often an indication of another underlying health problem.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Not getting enough B vitamins can lead to deficiencies, including anemia due to a lack of vitamin B6 or B12.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of deficiency
Noun
  • These snug garments were once used primarily in medical contexts to improve circulation, especially in people with damage to their leg veins (say, due to a condition called chronic venous insufficiency).
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Renal insufficiency refers to a state in which the kidneys are not functioning at their full capacity.
    Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of insufficiency
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