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 walks the no-nonsense, charismatic yet enigmatic Jerry, who Peter becomes convinced is the answer to his prayers.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
After nine years and four teams, Douglas has seemingly found a home with the Miami Dolphins, a team that has welcomed his blunt, no-nonsense approach to the game.
—Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Desperate for answers, Kennedy — a no-nonsense believer in the supernatural — consulted a psychic in 2010.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Banks has been bringing his gruff, no-nonsense vibe to the big and small screen for decades, appearing in a small role as a local cop in Gremlins and as bad guy Zack in Beverly Hills Cop that same year.
—John Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
After nine years and four teams, Douglas has seemingly found a home with the Miami Dolphins, a team that has welcomed his blunt, no-nonsense approach to the game.
—Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Desperate for answers, Kennedy — a no-nonsense believer in the supernatural — consulted a psychic in 2010.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Banks has been bringing his gruff, no-nonsense vibe to the big and small screen for decades, appearing in a small role as a local cop in Gremlins and as bad guy Zack in Beverly Hills Cop that same year.
—John Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 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 25 Dec. 2025.
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