⚓stern

Meaning

Serious and strict in manner or attitude; the back part of a ship.

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example Sentences

The teacher gave the students a stern warning before the exam.

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

Example Expressions

stern measures

Synonyms

strict, harsh, severe, rigid, austere

Entry 1

strict, harsh, severe, rigid, austere

Entry 2

strict, severe, harsh, austere

Antonyms

lenient, gentle, mild, soft

Entry 1

lenient, gentle, mild

Entry 2

lenient, gentle, mild, soft

Collocations

stern warning, stern measures, stern expression, stern face, stern look, stern discipline

Entry 1

stern warning, stern measures, stern expression, stern face

Entry 2

stern warning, stern look, stern discipline

More Example Sentences

The difference between individualism and collectivism in Western and Eastern cultures is notable.

Physics, chemistry, biology and computer labs are on the eastern side of the 4th and the 5th floors.

There are separate libraries for the boys and girls on the eastern side of the 3rd floor of our school.