stern (Meaning)
stern (n)
the rear part of a ship
United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
stern (s)
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
severe and unremitting in making demands
severely simple
Synonyms & Antonyms of stern
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Synonyms:
- ascetic
- immovable
- unbending
- bullying
- ascetical
- adamantine
- unrelenting
- hard-line
- single-minded
- browbeating
- ossified
- uncompromising
- callous
- intractable
- monkish
- rock-ribbed
- stiff
- hard-hearted
- uncharitable
- pitiless
- unforgiving
- unyielding
- implacable
- unsparing
- dogged
- obstinate
- monastic
- determined
- dour
- adamant
- resolved
- firm
- inflexible
- exacting
- unflinching
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stern Sentence Examples
- The teacher had a stern expression on her face as she reprimanded the students.
- The admiral had a stern demeanor that commanded respect.
- The judge's stern ruling sent a clear message to the offender.
- The captain's stern voice echoed through the ship, ordering immediate action.
- The father's stern words conveyed his disapproval of his son's behavior.
- The principal adopted a stern stance on academic integrity, punishing any suspected cheating severely.
- The police officer maintained a stern attitude while questioning the suspect.
- The stern of the ship sliced through the water, leaving a trail behind.
- The stern look in the old man's eyes hinted at a life filled with hardships.
- The stern warning on the sign effectively deterred people from trespassing.
FAQs About the word stern
the rear part of a ship, United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920), the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on, of a stern or strict beari
authoritarian, tough, rigid, rigorous, harsh,strict, severe,gruff, heavy-handed, relentless
forbearing, mild, tolerant, easygoing, gentle, lenient, easy, tolerant, forbearing, mild
The teacher had a stern expression on her face as she reprimanded the students.
The admiral had a stern demeanor that commanded respect.
The judge's stern ruling sent a clear message to the offender.
The captain's stern voice echoed through the ship, ordering immediate action.
