sterner

[US]/ˈstɜːnə/
[UK]/ˈstɜrnər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.comparative form of stern; more severe or strict

Phrases & Collocations

sterner measures

sterner tone

sterner rules

sterner approach

sterner look

sterner stance

sterner response

sterner policies

sterner demands

sterner guidelines

Example Sentences

he received sterner warnings from his teacher.

the manager took a sterner approach to discipline.

she had to be sterner with her children.

his sterner demeanor surprised everyone at the meeting.

they issued a sterner statement regarding the policy changes.

the coach's sterner methods led to better performance.

in the face of danger, he adopted a sterner attitude.

her sterner tone indicated she was not pleased.

they needed sterner regulations to ensure safety.

the judge's sterner sentence shocked the defendants.

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