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 their scene together, set at Milan Fashion Week, Gaga plays a no-nonsense version of herself who has a clear issue with Streep's Runway editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly.
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Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Critics objected to his sometimes blunt, no-nonsense style.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
In that book, Grace meets Logan her freshman year and comes back as a sophomore with much more confidence and an no-nonsense attitude toward the star hockey player, who is best friend’s with Season 1’s lead Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Rutina Wesley recurs as Desiree Grant, a no-nonsense entertainment journalist known for her fearless approach and exposing problematic high-profile figures.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Critics objected to his sometimes blunt, no-nonsense style.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
In that book, Grace meets Logan her freshman year and comes back as a sophomore with much more confidence and an no-nonsense attitude toward the star hockey player, who is best friend’s with Season 1’s lead Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Rutina Wesley recurs as Desiree Grant, a no-nonsense entertainment journalist known for her fearless approach and exposing problematic high-profile figures.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 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 7 May. 2026.
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