stern

Stern is a related term of ascetic.

As nouns the difference between stern and ascetic

is that stern is a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky while ascetic is one who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.

As an adjective ascetic is

of or relating to ascetics; characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.

Stern is a related term of heartless.

As a noun stern

is a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

As an adjective heartless is

without a heart; specifically, without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring.

Stern is a related term of fiendish.

As a noun stern

is a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

As an adjective fiendish is

sinister; evil; conniving; in the manner of a fiend.

Stern is a related term of hardhearted.

As a noun stern

is a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

As an adjective hardhearted is

lacking in compassion; cold and pitiless.

As a noun stern is

a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

Stern is a related term of ungentle.

As a noun stern

is a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

As an adjective ungentle is

not gentle.

As nouns the difference between austerity and stern

is that austerity is severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline while stern is a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

Cruel is a related term of stern.

As an adjective cruel

is not nice; mean; heartless.

As a verb cruel

is to spoil or ruin (one's chance of success).

As a noun stern is

a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

As an adjective strenuous

is urgent, ardent, zealous.

As a noun stern is

a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

Cantankerous is a related term of stern.

As an adjective cantankerous

is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

As a noun stern is

a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.