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Definition stark in American English

stark adjective

adjective
/stɑrk/
1

used for describing a building or scene that is very clear and plain to look at, often in a slightly unpleasant or frightening way

Example

She disliked the stark brick walls and the steel window frames.

Example

The hill formed a stark silhouette against the sky.

Synonyms and related words
appointed baronial beachfront ugly grim unattractive
2

used for describing an unpleasant fact or situation that is very obvious or impossible to avoid

Example

Too many community leaders seem unable to grasp this stark reality.

Example

The stark choice is between moving out or staying here and paying more.

2.1

extreme and obvious

Example

There still remained one stark difference between the two men.

Example

His words were in stark contrast to what he had said earlier.

Definition stark in American English