stern

noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)

the rear part of a ship

adjective

severely simple

severe and unremitting in making demands

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor

Synonyms for stern

austereadj strictadj severeadj grimadj exactingadj rudderpostn unforgivingadj unrelentingadj douradj harshadj

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