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
Examples of no-nonsense in a Sentence
a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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In a division often known for its high-flying and fast-paced action, Kaun and Liona are a throwback, no-nonsense team that relies on brute force and power.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Drebin was a parody of an earlier type: the no-nonsense professional who gave the impression of competency but, in fact, had no discernible skills.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
While adjusting to her new reality, Leanne leans on her friends and family, including her no-nonsense sister, Carol (Kristen Johnston).
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (7/10, WIRED Recommends), the latest in the company's line of affordable, no-nonsense laptops, is right around $1,000 and uses the new AMD Ryzen 7 CPU (model 8840HS).
—Luke Larsen Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Drebin was a parody of an earlier type: the no-nonsense professional who gave the impression of competency but, in fact, had no discernible skills.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
While adjusting to her new reality, Leanne leans on her friends and family, including her no-nonsense sister, Carol (Kristen Johnston).
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (7/10, WIRED Recommends), the latest in the company's line of affordable, no-nonsense laptops, is right around $1,000 and uses the new AMD Ryzen 7 CPU (model 8840HS).
—Luke Larsen Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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