- 2Signification: grimimplacable stern uncompromising unrelentingunyielding harsh merciless
- 3Signification: graveserious sober austere sternsolemn strict formal stoical
- 4Signification: bitterill-natured resentful antagonistic rancoroushostile stern mean embittered
- 5Signification: severeharsh rigid hard strict inflexible unyieldingstern stiff stringent austere rigorous
- 6Signification: embitteredill-natured resentful antagonistic bitterhostile stern mean rancorous
- 7Signification: strictaustere authoritarian rigidrigourous steadfast stern
- 8Signification: harshcruel hard severe strictfirm adamant unfeeling stern
- 9Signification: propertygrave serious sober grim stern earnestpensive intense deliberate thoughtful reflective solemn
- 10Signification: behaviouruncompromising unbending inflexible rigid exactingrelentless stern unalterable severe
- 11Signification: characteristicstern austere demanding exacting harshrigid severe inflexible strict
- 12Signification: puritanicalprudish squeamish priggish sternstrict rigourous severe strait-laced
- 13Signification: mercilessimplacable stern uncompromising unrelentingunyielding harsh grim
- 14Signification: overbearingautocratic arbitrary oppressive haughtytyrannical stern severe high-handed