stark

"The old wooden chair was stark and uncomfortable. "

"The stark winter winds howled through the empty streets, making it dangerous to be outside. "

"The stark contrast between her dedication and his laziness was obvious to everyone in the group. "

"The dead tree stood stark against the winter sky, its branches frozen and unmoving. "

"I picked my way forlornly through the stark, sharp rocks."

"A flower was growing, in stark contrast, out of the sidewalk."

"The student's performance was starkly different this year; absolutely no effort was put into her studies. "

"My muscles starked after the intense workout. "