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'stern' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'stern' with 3 example sentences.


stern adjective

: of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

: not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

: severe and unremitting in making demands

: severely simple

stern noun

: the rear part of a ship

: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on


  • Silvia had a stern father who never praised her.
  • Our teacher is at once stern and kindly.
  • He looks stern, but actually he's very kind.
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