Sternness and Softness

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Sternness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

Usage example: the company's new president has a reputation for granitelike sternness and monkish austerity

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Softness is an antonym for sternness.

Nearby Words: stern, sternly

Softness noun - The quality or state of lacking strength of will or character.

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Sternness is an antonym for softness.

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softly, softening

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