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   Aus·ter·i·ty

   /ôˈsterədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. sternness or severity of manner or attitude: "he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism" Similar sternnessausterenessseveritystrictnessgrimnessseriousnesssombernessgravenessgravitysobernessstiffnessdournessflintinessstoninesssteelinessOpposite cheerfulness
   • ▪ extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance: "the room was decorated with a restraint bordering on austerity" Similar plainnesslack/absence of adornmentlack/absence of decorationlack/absence of ornament/ornamentationlack/absence of embellishmentunpretentiousnessstarknessausterenesssparenessseverityunpretentiousnessclassic linesclean lineslack/absence of clutterrestraintpurityOpposite ornateness
   • ▪ conditions characterized by severity, sternness, or asceticism: "a simple life of prayer and personal austerity"
   • ▪ difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce a budget deficit, especially by reducing public expenditure: "a period of austerity" Similar restraintmoderationeconomyseverityabstemiousnessfrugalityrigorcontinenceself-abnegationself-denialself-deprivationself-restraintcautionprudenceprovidencecanninesshardshipprivationdeprivationpenuryOpposite prosperity

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French austérité, from Latin austeritas, from austerus ‘severe’ (see austere).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › austerityAUSTERITY - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   May 21, 2024 · Definitions of 'austerity' Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties. [...] More. Synonyms of 'austerity' • plainness, economy, simplicity [...] • asceticism, economy, rigidity [...] • sternness, gravity, seriousness [...] More. Collocations with the word 'austerity'

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   May 8, 2024 · Austerity led to twice as many excess UK deaths as previously thought – here’s what that means for future cuts

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   May 17, 2024 · Austerity refers to the set of policies or measures implemented by governments to reduce budget deficits and control debt levels. The concept of austerity entails making tough decisions such as spending cuts, tax increases, or a combination of both to achieve fiscal discipline.

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