Stern
Stern adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Serious-minded and stern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Serious-minded" instead an adjective "Stern".
Serious-minded
Serious-minded adjective - Acting with or showing thought and good sense.
Stern and serious-minded are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stern" instead an adjective phrase "Serious-minded".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- firm and stern
- firm and serious-minded
- determined and stern
- determined and serious-minded
- steadfast and stern
- steadfast and serious-minded
- stiff and stern
- stiff and serious-minded
- sober and stern
- sober and serious-minded
- severe and stern
- severe and serious-minded
- austere and stern
- austere and serious-minded
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