Synonyms for stern

Similarity of adj stern

4 senses of stern

Sense 1:

austere, stern
nonindulgent (vs. indulgent), strict

Sense 2:

grim, inexorable, relentless, stern, unappeasable, unforgiving, unrelenting
implacable (vs. placable)

Sense 3:

stern, strict, exacting
demanding (vs. undemanding)

Sense 4:

austere, severe, stark, stern
plain (vs. fancy)