no-nonsense
adjective
no-non·sense
ˈnō-ˌnän-ˌsen(t)s 
-ˈnän(t)-sən(t)s
: tolerating no nonsense : serious, businesslike
a no-nonsense manager
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a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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In a series regular role, Pietz will play Donna, the no-nonsense high school secretary.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
That direct, no-nonsense nature is part of what likely has him in line for the Game 1 start.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Thibodeau’s no-nonsense reputation often overshadows his consistency.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
And in a role that deserves more screen time, the ER’s no-nonsense charge nurse who keeps all the plates spinning is played by Arturo Del Puerto.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
That direct, no-nonsense nature is part of what likely has him in line for the Game 1 start.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Thibodeau’s no-nonsense reputation often overshadows his consistency.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
And in a role that deserves more screen time, the ER’s no-nonsense charge nurse who keeps all the plates spinning is played by Arturo Del Puerto.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-nonsense
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-nonsense. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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