Stern

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

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

Example Sentences

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

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

Example Expressions

stern measures

Synonyms

strict, severe, harsh, austere, rigid

Entry 1

strict, severe, harsh, austere

Entry 2

strict, harsh, severe, rigid, austere

Antonyms

lenient, gentle, mild, soft

Entry 1

lenient, gentle, mild, soft

Entry 2

lenient, gentle, mild

Collocations

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

Entry 1

stern warning, stern look, stern discipline

Entry 2

stern warning, stern measures, stern expression, stern face