Wordle Answer for September 4, 2024
STERN was the Wordle answer for September 4, 2024. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
STERN
What stern means
Serious, unrelenting, and severe in manner or appearance, often showing disapproval or strictness.
Where the word comes from
Stern (meaning strict or severe) comes from Old English *styrne*, related to Old Norse *stirnn* (meaning hard or stiff). Both likely derive from Proto-Germanic *sternaz*, though the ultimate origin is unclear. The adjective originally referred to physical stiffness before shifting to describe a stern, unyielding demeanor. Stern (the rear of a ship) has a separate origin, coming from Old Norse *stjorn* (steering), since the stern was where the ship was steered.
Hints for September 4, 2024
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Synonyms of stern
- austere
- inexorable
- grim
- relentless
- butt
- ass
- exacting
- implacable
Used in a sentence
The captain's _____ expression made it clear that he would not tolerate any mistakes aboard his ship.
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