Offish and Stern

Offish adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.

Stern and offish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stern" instead an adjective "Offish".

Stern adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Offish and stern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Offish" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne