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View usage for: (stɜːʳn) Word forms: comparative sterner, superlative sternest, plural sterns1. adjectiveStern words or actions are very severe. She issued a stern warning to those who persist in violence. He said stern measures would be taken against the killers. Michael gave the dog a stern look. Synonyms: strict, harsh, rigorous, hard More Synonyms of stern sternly adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] 'We will take the necessary steps,' she said sternly. 2. adjectiveSomeone who is stern is very serious and strict. Her father was stern and hard to please. Synonyms: severe, serious, forbidding, steely More Synonyms of stern 3. countable nounThe stern of a boat is the back part of it. 4. from stem to stern 5. See made of sterner stuff stern in British English 1 (stɜːn) adjective1. showing uncompromising or inflexible resolve; firm, strict, or authoritarian 2. lacking leniency or clemency; harsh or severe 3. relentless; unyielding the stern demands of parenthood 4. having an austere or forbidding appearance or nature Derived forms sternly (ˈsternly) adverb sternness (ˈsternness) noun Word origin Old English styrne; related to Old High German stornēn to alarm, Latin sternāx stubborn, Greek stereos hard stern in British English 2 (stɜːn) noun1. the rear or after part of a vessel, opposite the bow or stem 2. the rear part of any object 3. the tail of certain breeds of dog, such as the foxhound or beagle adjective4. relating to or located at the stern Word origin C13: from Old Norse stjōrn steering; see steer1 (stɜːn) noun Isaac. 1920–2001, US concert violinist, born in (what is now) Ukraine Stern in American English (stɜrn) 1. Isaac1920-2001; U.S. violinist, born in Russia 2. Otto1888-1969; U.S. physicist, born in Germany stern in American English 1 (stɜrn) adjective1. hard; severe; unyielding; strict stern measures 2. grim; forbidding a stern face 3. relentless; inexorable stern reality 4. unshakable; firm stern determination SIMILAR WORDS: seˈvere Derived forms sternly (ˈsternly) adverb sternness (ˈsternness) noun Word origin ME sterne < OE styrne < IE base * ster-, stiff, rigid > stare, starve stern in American English 2 (stɜrn) noun1. the rear end of a ship or boat 2. the rear end of anything Word origin ME steorne, stern, rudder < ON stjorn, steering < styra, to steer 1Examples of 'stern' in a sentencestern British English: stern ADJECTIVE Stern words or actions are very severe. He issued a stern warning to those who persist in violence. - American English: stern
- Brazilian Portuguese: severo
- Chinese: > 严厉的话语或行为
- European Spanish: severo
- French: sévère
- German: streng
- Italian: severo
- Japanese: 厳しい
- Korean: 엄중한
- European Portuguese: severo
- Latin American Spanish: severo
All related terms of 'stern'Chinese translation of 'stern' adj - [warning, measures]
严(嚴)厉(厲)的 (yánlì de) - [person]
严(嚴)格的 (yángé de)
n (c) - [of boat]
船尾 (chuánwěi)
Definition difficult and often unpleasant He said stern measures would be taken against the criminals. Synonyms Opposites kind , liberal , soft , tolerant , lenient , gentle , flexible , sympathetic , compassionate , permissive Definition (of a facial expression) severe and disapproving His mother was stern and hard to please. Synonyms steely boot-faced (informal) flinty Opposites warm , friendly , approachable Additional synonymsDefinition stern or severe an austere, distant, cold person Synonyms stern, hard, serious, cold, severe, formal, grave, strict, exacting, harsh, stiff, forbidding, grim, rigorous, solemn, stringent, inflexible, unrelenting, unfeelingDefinition insisting on strict obedience to authority There was a coup to restore authoritarian rule. Synonyms strict, severe, absolute, harsh, rigid, autocratic, dictatorial, dogmatic, imperious, domineering, unyielding, tyrannical, disciplinarian, despotic, doctrinaireDefinition deliberately causing pain without pity They should spend a long time in jail to reflect on their cruel acts.the persecution of prisoners by cruel captors Synonyms brutal, ruthless, callous, sadistic, inhumane, hard, fell (archaic), severe, harsh, savage, grim, vicious, relentless, murderous, monstrous, unnatural, unkind, heartless, atrocious, inhuman, merciless, cold-blooded, malevolent, hellish (informal), depraved, spiteful, brutish, bloodthirsty, remorseless, barbarous, pitiless, unfeeling, sanguinary, hard-hearted, stony-hearted, implacableAdditional synonymsSynonyms hard, harsh, cruel, stern, adamant, stony, steely, inflexible, heartless, unyielding, pitiless, unfeeling, obdurate, hard-hearted, unmercifulDefinition severe and threatening in appearance or manner There was something severe and forbidding about her face. Synonyms threatening, severe, frightening, hostile, grim, menacing, sinister, daunting, ominous, unfriendly, foreboding, baleful, bodeful Definition stern or resolute Her expression was grim and unpleasant. Synonyms stern, severe, harsh, grave, solemn, forbidding, sullen, surly, moroseDefinition unkind or unfeeling His father was a hard man. Synonyms harsh, severe, strict, cold, exacting, cruel, grim, stern, ruthless, stubborn, unjust, callous, unkind, unrelenting, implacable, unsympathetic, pitiless, unfeeling, obdurate, unsparing, affectless, hardhearted Definition unkind and showing no understanding He said many harsh and unkind things. Synonyms hard, sharp, severe, bitter, cruel, stern, unpleasant, abusive, unkind, pitiless, unfeelingDefinition unwilling to be persuaded They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic. Synonyms obstinate, strict, relentless, firm, fixed, iron, adamant, rigorous, stubborn, stringent, uncompromising, resolute, steely, intractable, inexorable, implacable, steadfast, hard and fast, unyielding, immutable, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked, dyed-in-the-wool, unchangeable, brassbound, set in your ways Definition (of a person) determined and pitiless He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known. Synonyms merciless, hard, fierce, harsh, cruel, grim, ruthless, uncompromising, unstoppable, inflexible, unrelenting, unforgiving, inexorable, implacable, unyielding, remorseless, pitiless, undeviating Definition inflexible or strict Hospital routines for nurses are very rigid. Synonyms strict, set, fixed, exact, rigorous, stringent, austere, severeDefinition harsh, strict, or severe rigorous military training Synonyms strict, hard, firm, demanding, challenging, tough, severe, exacting, harsh, stern, rigid, stringent, austere, inflexibleDefinition not cheerful He's quite a serious person. Synonyms solemn, earnest, grave, stern, sober, thoughtful, sedate, glum, staid, humourless, long-faced, pensive, unsmiling Additional synonymsDefinition refusing to relent or take pity in the face of severe opposition and unrelenting criticism Synonyms merciless, tough, ruthless, relentless, cruel, stern, inexorable, implacable, intransigent, remorseless, pitiless, unsparingDefinition harsh or severe He is unsparing in his criticism. Synonyms severe, ruthless, relentless, hard, harsh, stern, rigorous, stringent, uncompromising, unforgiving, inexorable, implacable, cold-blooded, unmercifulDefinition remaining firm and determined his unyielding attitude on this subject Synonyms firm, tough, rigid, hardline, uncompromising, determined, relentless, adamant, stubborn, staunch, resolute, intractable, inflexible, inexorable, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked |