stern

As adjectives the difference between brusque and stern

is that brusque is rudely abrupt, unfriendly while stern is having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.

As a noun stern is

the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel.

Morose is a related term of stern.

As an adjective morose

is sullen]], gloomy; showing a [[brood|brooding ill humour.

As a noun stern is

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

Pitiless is a related term of stern.

As an adjective pitiless

is having, or showing, no pity; merciless.

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 uncharitable.

As a noun stern

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

As an adjective uncharitable is

not charitable.

Grumpy is a related term of stern.

As an adjective grumpy

is unhappy, dissatisfied and/or irritable.

As a noun stern is

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

As an adjective shrewd

is showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

As a noun stern is

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

Sulky is a related term of stern.

As nouns the difference between sulky and stern

is that sulky is a low two-wheeled cart, used in harness racing while stern is a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

As an adjective sulky

is silent and withdrawn after being upset.

Ruthless is a related term of stern.

As an adjective ruthless

is without pity or compassion; cruel, 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 implacable.

As a noun stern

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

As an adjective implacable is

unplaceable; that cannot be put or placed.

As adjectives the difference between stern and solemn

is that stern is having a hardness and severity of nature or manner while solemn is deeply serious and somber.

As a noun stern

is the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel.