stern

Describes a person, expression, or manner that is serious, strict, and often unsmiling.

ruОписывает человека, выражение лица или манеру поведения, которые являются серьёзными, строгими и часто без улыбки.esDescribe a una persona, expresión facial o manera de comportarse que es seria, severa y a menudo sin sonrisa.frDécrit une personne, une expression du visage ou une manière d'être qui est sérieuse, stricte et souvent sans sourire.deBeschreibt eine Person, einen Gesichtsausdruck oder eine Verhaltensweise, die ernst, streng und oft ohne Lächeln ist.ptDescreve uma pessoa, expressão facial ou maneira de agir que é séria, rígida e frequentemente sem sorriso; também pode indicar alguém exigente e inflexível.zh形容人、表情或态度严肃、严厉，通常不带笑容，要求严格、不宽容。arيصف شخصًا أو تعبيرًا على الوجه أو سلوكًا يتّصف بالجديّة والصرامة وقلّة الابتسام. ويُستعمل أيضًا لمن يتّصف بالتشدّد في الأحكام أو المطالب.

1. Strict and serious demeanor B2 formal

   Having a strict, serious, and forbidding appearance or manner.

   • The stern teacher rarely smiled in class.
   • His stern expression made the children quiet down immediately.
   • She gave him a stern look when he interrupted.

   ruСтрогийesSevero y seriofrSévère et sérieuxdeStreng und ernstptSeverozh严厉的arصارم

   Sinônimos: austeredourforbiddinggrimharshseveresteelystrictunsmilingunyielding

   Antônimos: easygoinggentleindulgentkindlenientmildpermissivetolerant

2. Unyielding and firm B2 formal

   Not easily moved or persuaded; resolute and unyielding.

   • The judge was stern in his refusal to grant bail.
   • Her stern determination helped her overcome many obstacles.
   • They faced stern opposition from the committee.

   ruНепоколебимый и твердыйesSevero, inflexiblefrinflexible, rigoureuxdeUnbeugsam und festptInflexível e firmezh坚定而不妥协arصارم وحازم

   Sinônimos: austerefirmharshinflexibleresoluterigidseverestrictunrelentingunyielding

   Antônimos: flexibleindulgentlenientmildyielding

3. Demanding and severe B2 formal

   Making strict and uncompromising demands; harsh in expectations.

   • The coach was stern with the players, demanding perfection.
   • Stern discipline was required to maintain order in the camp.
   • His stern standards made him a difficult boss to work for.

   ruСтрогийesSevero, rigurosofrSévère et intransigeantdeStrengptSeverozh严厉arصارم

   Sinônimos: austereexactingharshrigidrigorousseverestrictstringentuncompromising

   Antônimos: gentleindulgentkindlenientmildpermissivetolerant

4. Severely simple C1 formal

   Having a plain, unadorned, and severe appearance.

   • The room was decorated in a stern, minimalist style.
   • The building's stern facade reflected its utilitarian purpose.
   • She preferred the stern elegance of a simple black dress.

   ruСтрогийesseveramente simplefrD'une simplicité sévèredeStrengptSeverozh严峻简朴的arصارم

   Sinônimos: asceticausterebarebleakforbiddinggrimplainseverespartanstark

   Antônimos: decorativeelaboratefancyflamboyantornate

• sterner comparative form
• sternest superlative form

A noun referring to the rear part of a ship or boat, or the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее заднюю часть корабля или лодки, или мясистую часть человеческого тела, на которой сидят.esSustantivo que designa la parte trasera de un barco o embarcación, o la parte carnosa del cuerpo humano sobre la que uno se sienta.frNom désignant la partie arrière d'un navire ou d'un bateau, ou la partie charnue du corps humain sur laquelle on s'assoit.deSubstantiv, das das hintere Ende eines Schiffes oder Bootes bezeichnet, oder den fleischigen Teil des menschlichen Körpers, auf dem man sitzt.ptSubstantivo que designa a parte traseira de um navio ou barco, ou a parte carnuda do corpo humano sobre a qual se senta.zh名词，指船或小艇的后部，也指人体上用来坐的肉厚部位，即臀部。arاسم يدل على مؤخرة السفينة أو القارب، أو الجزء الخلفي من جسم الإنسان الذي يجلس عليه.

1. Rear of a ship B1 formal

   The back part of a ship or boat.

   • The captain stood at the stern, watching the wake.
   • The lifeboats are stored near the stern.
   • The ship's name was painted on the stern.

   ruКормаesPopa de un barcofrArrière d'un naviredeHeckptPopazh船尾arمؤخرة السفينة

   Sinônimos: afterpooprear

   Antônimos: bowforeheadprow

2. Buttocks B2 informal

   The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; the buttocks.

   • He fell and landed on his stern.
   • The doctor gave him an injection in the stern.
   • She slipped on the ice and bruised her stern.

   ruЯгодицыesTraserofrfessier, postérieurdeGesäßptNádegaszh臀部arالمقعدة

   Sinônimos: backsidebehindbottombumbuttderriererearrumpseat

• sterns plural form
• sterns' possessive plural form
• stern's possessive singular form