sternness
/ˈstɜːrn.nəs/
noun
- The quality of being serious, strict, or severe in manner or appearance.
- Her sternness softened when she saw the puppy's sad eyes.
- The teacher's sternness made the students quiet down immediately.
- The judge's sternness was meant to show that the court would not tolerate dishonesty.
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