stern
/stɜːrn/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
非常に真剣で厳しく、しばしば不満を示す様子
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“授業中に話していたら、先生に厳しい目つきをされた。”
“上司は厳しかったが、オフィスの全員に公平だった。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Serious and unyielding in manner or expression, often conveying disapproval.
“The teacher gave a stern warning to the students who were talking during the exam.”