sternness

Meanings

• noun

  Firmness or severity in expression or manner, especially when giving orders or making criticisms.

  - "The coach displayed sternness during practice."
  - "The sternness of the captain kept the crew in line."

• noun

  A stern or serious face.

  - "The stern expression on the judge's face conveyed a sense of authority."
  - "The sternness of the old man's face belied his gentle nature."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sternness
urns , turns , earns , spurns

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Variants

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stern , sterner , sternest , sternly , sternness , sternnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English stern 'firm, resolute, unyielding,' from styrnan 'to steer, rule,' from sterr 'ruler, steersman'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sternness' is also used in nautical terms to refer to the aft or rear part of a ship.

2. The word 'stern' comes from the Old English word 'sterr,' which means 'ruler' or 'steersman'.

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Related Concepts

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1. severity: Severity refers to the quality of being harsh or strict, often used in a negative context. Sternness, on the other hand, can be seen as a necessary firmness or resolve.

2. authority: Authority refers to the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. Sternness can be a characteristic of someone in a position of authority.

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Culture

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In literature, sternness is often used to describe characters who are strict, unyielding, and demanding. It can also be used to describe a serious or solemn atmosphere.

How to Memorize "sternness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person giving orders with a serious and unyielding expression on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a stern-faced captain or a strict schoolteacher.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sternness is like a stern captain steering a ship through rough waters.'

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