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tegas, keras
serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority
Contoh-contoh
The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.
Guru yang tegas menjaga ketertiban di kelas dengan aturan ketatnya.
Despite his stern exterior, he was fair and just in his decisions.
Meskipun penampilannya tegas, dia adil dan bijaksana dalam keputusannya.
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tegas, keras
(of actions, policies, or statements) severe and uncompromising, often implemented to enforce discipline or control
Contoh-contoh
The new regulations imposed stern penalties for environmental violations.
Peraturan baru memberlakukan hukuman keras untuk pelanggaran lingkungan.
The school implemented stern rules to prevent cheating during exams.
Sekolah menerapkan aturan ketat untuk mencegah kecurangan selama ujian.
03
not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded
Contoh-contoh
The judge remained stern despite the defendant's pleas.
Her stern refusal left him no options.
04
plain or very simple in style or appearance
Contoh-contoh
The room had a stern, minimalist design.
His attire was stern, without any decoration.
Stern
InformalContoh-contoh
She joked that her stern could n’t handle another long bike ride without a padded seat.
Dia bercanda bahwa pantatnya tidak bisa menahan perjalanan panjang bersepeda lagi tanpa sadel yang empuk.
Sitting on the rocky ground made his stern feel sore after a while.
Duduk di tanah berbatu membuat pantatnya terasa sakit setelah beberapa saat.
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the rear or aft part of a ship or boat
Contoh-contoh
The passengers gathered at the stern to watch the sunset.
The crew worked on the stern of the vessel.
Pohon Leksikal
sternly
sternness
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