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stark

adjective

/stɑːrk/

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

stark reality

severe, harsh, bleak, plain, absolute

soft, mild, decorated

stark contrast, stark difference, stark reality, stark warning

Existing or happening before the present time.

Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.

Existing from birth; inborn; natural rather than learned.

Extremely angry; furious.

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Clear, logical, and convincing.