austere

/ɔːstˈi‍ə/

/ɔˈstɪɹ/

austere

simple in design or style and lacking embellishments

synonyms : severe

describing a lifestyle that is simple without being enjoyable or pleasing

synonyms : ascetic

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

synonyms : stern

Examples

1. Your personality or manners can also be austere.

2. They live an austere life.

3. An austere life is a life with no luxuries, without excesses.

4. So people already have a fairly austere salary, and turnover is happening fairly rapidly.