sternness
/ˈstɜːnnəs/noun
उच्चारण स्टर्न्नस
कठोरता, सख़्ती, रूखापन
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noun
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the quality of being serious and strict, and showing disapproval
कठोरता, सख़्ती, रूखापन
- The sternness of his voice silenced the class.
- Behind her sternness was a deep concern for her students.
- The headmaster's sternness made the students behave.
+ 2 more examples
- She spoke with sternness, but her eyes were kind.
- His sternness softened when he saw how sorry the boy was.
Synonyms strictness severity harshness austerity
Opposite leniency gentleness mildness softness
◇Word family
stern adjectivesternly adverb