Synonyms for stern

Other words for “stern”, grouped by meaning.

We found 46 synonyms for “stern”. The most common are after part, quarter, poop, tail, Isaac Stern.

noun the rear part of a ship

noun United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)

SynonymsIsaac Stern

adjective of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

Synonymsaustere

adjective not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

Similarimplacable

adjective severe and unremitting in making demands

Similardemanding

adjective severely simple

Similarplain

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University