Sternness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sternness

 

[ หˆstษœหrn.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

The quality of being serious and unyielding in attitude or manner.

Synonyms

austerity, harshness, rigidity, severity

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his sternness in dealing with his subordinates.
  • Her sternness in the courtroom earned her a reputation as a tough judge.
Context #2 | Noun

in appearance

The quality of having a strict or forbidding expression.

Synonyms

austere look, forbidding demeanor, stern countenance

Examples of usage

  • His face showed a sternness that made others cautious around him.
  • The sternness of her gaze made it clear she was not to be trifled with.

Translations

Translations of the word "sternness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น severidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strenge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekerasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฒะพั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ surowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณใ—ใ• (ใใณใ—ใ•)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉvรฉritรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ severidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„๊ฒฉํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅๅŽ‰ (yรกnlรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strogost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strangleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rtlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ severidad

Etymology

The word 'sternness' originated from the Middle English word 'sterne', meaning severe or strict. Over time, it evolved to encompass the qualities of seriousness and unyielding attitude. The concept of sternness has been present in various cultures and societies throughout history, often associated with authority figures and disciplines. It conveys a sense of firmness and determination, essential in maintaining order and discipline.

See also: stern, sterner, sternly, sternwheeler.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,136, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.