Answer: austerities

AnswerCrossword Clue
austeritiesAUSTERITY, the quality of being austere
austeritiesExtreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance
austeritiesConditions characterized by severity, sternness, or asceticism
austeritiesDifficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce a budget deficit, esp. by reducing public expenditure
austeritiesSternness or severity of manner or attitude