Stern (adjective) سخت گیر، اکھڑ

(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
Example: “a smile transformed his stern face”
Vitriolic (adjective) تلخ، کڑوا، جلی کٹی

filled with bitter criticism or malice.
Example: “vitriolic attacks on the politicians”