Sterner Meaning in English

word · lemma: stern

US

ˈstɝnɝ

STUR-ner

UK

stˈɜːnɐ

STUR-nuh

Definition

Comparative form of 'stern': more strict or serious; showing greater firmness, severity, or no-nonsense attitude than someone or something else.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal or descriptive contexts when comparing the strictness or seriousness of two people or things. Pairs with words like 'tone', 'look', 'punishment'. Do not use for physical strength; it's about attitude or approach.

• Spanish: más severo - más rígido
• Portuguese (BR): mais severo - mais rígido
• Portuguese (PT): mais severo - mais rígido
• Chinese (Simplified): 更严厉的 - 更严格的
• Chinese (Traditional): 更嚴厲的 - 更嚴格的
• Hindi: और कठोर - और सख्त
• Arabic: أشد صرامة - أكثر قسوة
• Bengali: আরও কঠোর - আরও কঠিন (ব্যবহার বা মনোভাবের ক্ষেত্রে)
• Russian: строже - суровее
• Japanese: より厳しい - もっと厳格な
• Vietnamese: nghiêm khắc hơn - nghiêm túc hơn
• Korean: 더 엄격한 - 더 단호한
• Turkish: daha sert - daha katı
• Urdu: زیادہ سخت - زیادہ سنجیدہ
• Indonesian: lebih tegas - lebih keras

Example Sentences

My teacher became sterner after the exam.

basic

His mother spoke in a sterner tone than usual.

basic

The coach gave the team a sterner warning this time.

basic

If you keep breaking the rules, expect sterner consequences.

natural

Her sterner approach got the job done faster.

natural

Sometimes, parents need to be sterner to teach important lessons.

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