stark

[stahrk] / stɑrk /

ADJECTIVE

utter, absolute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunt simple

WEAK

abrupt arrant bald bare blasted blessed complete confounded consummate downright entire firm flagrant gross infernal out-and-out outright palpable patent pure rank severe sheer stiff unalloyed unmitigated

Antonyms

WEAK

clothed covered indefinite

ADJECTIVE

bare, unadorned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

austere bleak depressing desolate grim harsh

WEAK

au naturel bald barren chaste clear cold dreary empty forsaken naked nude plain raw severe solitary stripped unclad unclothed uncovered undraped vacant vacuous void

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright cheerful encouraging gentle happy mild nice sunny

WEAK

clothed covered indefinite

Example Sentences

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Data for last year laid bare the stark difference in fortunes for tech and more traditional industries, with ICT exports soaring, while metals, plastics and metal-cutting machine tools were all lower.

From Barron's

In stark contrast to the fan revolt at full-time against West Ham, the Spurs crowd were won over by a positive start from their side.

From Barron's

"This latest disaster is a stark reminder of Mozambique's vulnerability to the convergence of multiple shocks -- including conflict, drought, cyclones in recent years and now severe flooding."

From Barron's

The reality of what would be needed to make homes affordable again is stark, and shows why there is no simple fix for housing markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ONS data showed a stark contrast between public and private pay growth in the three months to November.

From BBC

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