austereness
/ɔˈstɪrnəs/
noun
- The quality of being very simple and plain, without luxury or decoration.
- Visitors were struck by the austereness of the old monastery, with its bare stone walls.
- The austereness of the cabin made it feel peaceful and uncluttered.
- The design's austereness appealed to people who wanted a minimalist home.
- A serious and strict manner or attitude, without warmth or humor.
- The general's austereness made the soldiers nervous during inspections.
- The headmaster's natural austereness softened when he was with the younger children.
- There was an austereness in her voice that discouraged casual conversation.