Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Sternness.
Sternness - as a noun
The quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
Example: "The sternness of his surroundings made him uncomfortable"
Uncompromising resolution
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strictness12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
restrictiveness20unpermissivenessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Her sternness made everyone in the room uncomfortable."
"He spoke to his subordinates with sternness in his voice."
"The teacher's sternness kept the students disciplined."
"The principal's sternness created a strict school environment."
"She couldn't hide the sternness in her expression."
Word Game Points
Is STERNNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sternness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STERNNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is STERNNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sternness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTERNNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is STERNNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sternness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTERNNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
