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stern
01
severo, rígido
serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority
Exemplos
The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.
A professora severa mantinha a ordem na sala de aula com suas regras rígidas.
Despite his stern exterior, he was fair and just in his decisions.
Apesar de seu exterior rígido, ele era justo e equitativo em suas decisões.
02
severo, rígido
(of actions, policies, or statements) severe and uncompromising, often implemented to enforce discipline or control
Exemplos
The new regulations imposed stern penalties for environmental violations.
Os novos regulamentos impuseram penalidades rigorosas por violações ambientais.
The school implemented stern rules to prevent cheating during exams.
A escola implementou regras rigorosas para evitar fraudes durante os exames.
03
not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The room had a stern, minimalist design.
His attire was stern, without any decoration.
Stern
InformalExemplos
She joked that her stern could n’t handle another long bike ride without a padded seat.
Ela brincou dizendo que sua bunda não aguentaria outro longo passeio de bicicleta sem um assento acolchoado.
Sitting on the rocky ground made his stern feel sore after a while.
Sentar no chão rochoso deixou seu traseiro dolorido depois de um tempo.
02
the rear or aft part of a ship or boat
Exemplos
The passengers gathered at the stern to watch the sunset.
The crew worked on the stern of the vessel.
Árvore Lexical
sternly
sternness
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