stern

a stern code of honour.

They are very stern in their discipline.

Larry was stern with disobedient employees.

he stood at the stern of the yacht.

The profession of medicine is a stern taskmaster.

Healey was made of sterner stuff.

Fill the forepeak to decrease the stern trim.

The judge was a stern,unapproachable man.

Trent held the jib back, sailing the catamaran stern on.

she was silenced by the Inspector's stern look.

a smile transformed his stern face.

stern measures to restrict vehicle growth.

my stern can't take too much sun.

she had come through her sternest test.

Prevent stern red anthema and cross infection.

a stern disciplinarian.See Synonyms at severe

The headmaster ruled the school with a stern discipline.

Even one minute’s lateness would earn a stern rebuke.

the past year has been a stern test of the ability of British industry.