barrenness definition
The noun BARRENNESS has 2 senses: 1. the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children. 2. a condition yielding nothing of value. Familiarity information: BARRENNESS used as a noun is rare.Dictionary entry details.. the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable to have children. 2. a condition yielding nothing of value. Familiarity information: BARRENNESS used as a noun is rare.