Rugged and Stern

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Rugged adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: the warrior's rugged features frightened the child

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Stern is a synonym for rugged in difficult topic. In some cases you can use "Stern" instead the word "Rugged" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: ruggedly, rugger

Stern adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: a stern receptionist took our names without even looking up

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Rugged is a synonym for stern. Sometimes you can use "Rugged" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne

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