Barren

The once-lush forest had become barren due to deforestation.

The desert was barren and had no signs of greenery.

The chemicals used in the factory have made the surrounding area barren of all life.

The polluted river was barren of any aquatic life.

The large boulder acted as a barren, blocking the river's flow.

The toxic waste dumped into the river made it barren and lifeless.

The street was lined with barren trees, their bare branches reaching towards the sky.