Sternness: meaning, definitions and examples
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sternness
[ หstษหrn.nษs ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น severidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเค เฅเคฐเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Strenge
๐ฎ๐ฉ kekerasan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฒะพััััั
๐ต๐ฑ surowoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅณใใ (ใใณใใ)
๐ซ๐ท sรฉvรฉritรฉ
๐ช๐ธ severidad
๐น๐ท sertlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฒฉํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฑุงู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญsnost
๐ธ๐ฐ prรญsnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไธฅๅ (yรกnlรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ strogost
๐ฎ๐ธ strangleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะปะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแชแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษrtlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ severidad
Word origin
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.