stark
adj.adj. very clear and easy to see, often because the difference between two things is large. It can also describe a place or thing that is simple, empty, or even a bit harsh.
adj. sharply clear or distinct in appearance or outline; severe or bare in appearance. Often used to describe contrasts that are impossible to ignore or environments lacking any decoration or comfort.
The white house stood in stark contrast to the dark forest.
The report highlights the stark difference between the lives of the wealthy and those living in poverty.
The landscape was beautiful but stark, consisting of nothing but jagged grey rocks and a vast, cloudless sky that offered no protection from the wind.
Commonly used in the fixed phrase 'stark contrast' or 'stark reality'.