badlands vs barren

badlands

noun
  • An arid terrain characterized by severe erosion of sedimentary rocks. 

barren

noun
  • An area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place. 

adj
  • Unable to bear children; sterile. 

  • Of poor fertility, infertile; not producing vegetation. 

  • Mentally dull; stupid. 

  • Bleak. 

  • Unproductive; fruitless; unprofitable; empty. 

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