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Stern

Adjective Hard
English: Serious and disapproving
Explanation: Showing severe, strict, or firm disapproval of someone's behavior.

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"The teacher gave a stern warning to the noisy class."

Strict severe harsh firm uncompromising unyielding grave
Lenient mild gentle soft forgiving flexible tolerant

A stern look makes you feel turned upside-down (stern sounds like sternum, hit hard).

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