stark

/stˈɑːk/

/ˈstɑɹk/

stark

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

synonyms : blunt

utter and complete

providing no shelter or sustenance

synonyms : bare

extremely obvious and simple, usually unpleasant as well

synonyms : austere

without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

synonyms : arrant(a)

stark

completely

Examples

1. The widening wealth gap between the rich and the poor is a stark reminder that half the world knows not how the other half lives.

2. The announcement drove fans stark raving mad, as it will be the first new album the band has released in over 10 years.

3. That noise is going to drive me stark raving mad.

4. For heaven's sake Bruce, have you gone stark raving mad?