sternness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être sévère, strict ou intimidant dans l'attitude ou l'apparence ; peut décrire un air sombre et renfrogné ou une détermination inflexible.

A noun referring to the quality of being severe, strict, or forbidding in manner or appearance; it can describe a grim and gloomy aspect or an uncompromising resolution.

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1. Grim and forbidding qualityB2formal

   The quality of being severe, strict, or harsh in appearance or manner, often creating a gloomy or unwelcoming atmosphere.

   Qualité d'être sévère et austère

   • The sternness of the mountain landscape made the hikers feel small and vulnerable.
   • The old castle had a certain sternness that discouraged visitors.
   • Her face had a natural sternness that made her seem unapproachable.

   Synonymesausteritygrimnessharshnessrigorseveritystrictness

   Antonymescheerfulnessfriendlinessgenialitygentlenesskindnessleniencymildnesspleasantnesssoftnesswarmth

2. Uncompromising resolutionB2formal

   A firm and unyielding determination or seriousness in purpose or attitude.

   Rigueur inflexible

   • The judge's sternness in the courtroom ensured that order was maintained.
   • He faced the challenge with a sternness that surprised his colleagues.
   • Her sternness in negotiations helped her secure a favorable deal.

   Synonymesausteritydeterminationfirmnessgrimnessharshnessinflexibilityresolutenessresolverigidityrigorseveritysteadfastnessstrictnesstenacity

   Antonymesflexibilityindulgenceleniencypermissivenesssoftness