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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Though not all of her students plan to pursue careers in culinary arts, those who do appreciate Woodruff's (mostly) no-nonsense preview of what to expect.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Hold Still ranks among my favorite artist memoirs, in part because of Mann’s no-nonsense, irreverent style, but also because of her keen revelations about the nature of art-making.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Known as a defensive-minded, no-nonsense leader, Brown has coached some of the greatest talents of the modern era, including James, Kobe Bryant (during his Lakers stint from 2011-12), and as a Warriors assistant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
Niles’ no-nonsense portrayal reminded Idris of his real mother.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Hold Still ranks among my favorite artist memoirs, in part because of Mann’s no-nonsense, irreverent style, but also because of her keen revelations about the nature of art-making.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Known as a defensive-minded, no-nonsense leader, Brown has coached some of the greatest talents of the modern era, including James, Kobe Bryant (during his Lakers stint from 2011-12), and as a Warriors assistant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
Niles’ no-nonsense portrayal reminded Idris of his real mother.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 30 June 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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