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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Rutina Wesley recurs as Desiree Grant, a no-nonsense entertainment journalist known for her fearless approach and exposing problematic high-profile figures.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
All of this gets a steady electrical charge from Kormákur’s muscular direction, Sher’s sweeping camerawork and a no-nonsense, ominous score by Högni Egilsson.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Princess Anne is often described as the Queen’s most like-minded child, known for her no-nonsense attitude, dry humor and unwavering commitment to her responsibilities.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Directly below them, Levante are one of Spain’s most no-nonsense sides.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
All of this gets a steady electrical charge from Kormákur’s muscular direction, Sher’s sweeping camerawork and a no-nonsense, ominous score by Högni Egilsson.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Princess Anne is often described as the Queen’s most like-minded child, known for her no-nonsense attitude, dry humor and unwavering commitment to her responsibilities.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Directly below them, Levante are one of Spain’s most no-nonsense sides.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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 3 May. 2026.
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