severe
[səˈvir]
Definition:
1. Very serious or difficult.
2. Causing great pain, difficulty, damage, etc.
'severe' example sentence:
- The severe thunderstorm caused so much damage that recovery would take years.
- The family faced severe challenges when he lost his job.
- Something that happens to you that is severe or unfair.
- The thunderstorms are very severe, I have seen lightning countless times tonight.