stern-faced

[US]/[stɜːn feɪst]/
[UK]/[stɜːrn feɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having a serious or stern expression.; Showing a stern or severe manner.
adv.In a stern or serious manner.

Phrases & Collocations

stern-faced man

stern-faced gaze

stern-faced silence

stern-faced teacher

stern-faced expression

was stern-faced

stern-faced figure

stern-faced judge

stern-faced look

stern-faced woman

Example Sentences

the stern-faced principal addressed the entire student body.

a stern-faced security guard watched over the exhibit hall.

she gave a stern-faced lecture on the importance of safety.

the stern-faced judge delivered the verdict without emotion.

he maintained a stern-faced expression throughout the negotiation.

the stern-faced coach reprimanded the team for their poor performance.

despite the good news, she remained stern-faced and composed.

the stern-faced officer questioned the suspect intensely.

he stared at me with a stern-faced and disapproving gaze.

the stern-faced librarian shushed the noisy patrons.

a stern-faced man stood at the entrance, checking tickets.

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