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Severity (Noun)

Extreme plainness.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The designer intentionally emphasized the severity of the concrete architecture by leaving the interior raw and unfinished.
The model's beauty was almost harsh due to the severity of her facial features, making her an intimidating presence on the runway.
The simplicity of the writing style added to the severity of the message, making the author's point almost uncomfortable to read.
The architect's goal was to create a space that exuded severity, using large expanses of glass and steel to create a cold aesthetic.
The severity of the landscape, with its vast expanses of empty desert and rugged rock formations, was a sight to behold.

Something hard to endure; "the asperity of northern winters".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The severity of the storm left thousands without power and heat.
She faced the severity of her situation with courageous determination.
The severity of the conditions on the mountain made the hike extremely challenging.
The doctor explained the severity of the patient's injuries to the family.
The severity of the drought had a devastating impact on the local wildlife.

Used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The patient's pain was of such severity that she was prescribed a strong medication to alleviate it.
The severity of the hurricane's impact on the coastal town was evident in the widespread destruction.
The doctor warned the patient about the severity of his condition and the importance of getting immediate treatment.
The severity of the winter storm caused schools and offices to close for several days.
The severity of the drought had a devastating impact on the crops and livestock of the local farmers.