Definition of Stern

harsh, hard or severe in character or manner

Examples of Stern in a sentence

Although our camp counselor is soft and fun loving, he can get mean and stern if provoked.  🔊

The cop gave Sheryl a stern warning that if she was caught speeding again, she would lose her license for a year.  🔊

The art gallery drew stern criticism for running a funding campaign despite having millions in existing pledges.  🔊

The old man’s stern, fatherly gaze gave us a feeling of security, despite the fact that he could barely rise out of bed.  🔊

Bill warned his drunk brother that the punishment for drunk driving is extraordinarily stern.  🔊

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