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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Examples of no-nonsense in a Sentence
a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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The no-nonsense Moon in your sign has no time for disruptive experimentation, but puts you in an energetic, idealistic mindset to focus on making serious life changes.
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Jennifer Culp, Them, 27 Sep. 2024
Clooney wears his jacket over a turtleneck, meant to reflect his no-nonsense attitude, according to Westcott, and Pitt wears his with a dress shirt, which is meant to reflect a playful vibe.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
Winslet is tremendous as always, embodying Lee’s gruff, no-nonsense persona, a hardened exterior underneath which a great wound still bleeds.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
With a strong bond with her son Junior and a no-nonsense approach to life, Bow was the grounding force of the show.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
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Jennifer Culp, Them, 27 Sep. 2024
Clooney wears his jacket over a turtleneck, meant to reflect his no-nonsense attitude, according to Westcott, and Pitt wears his with a dress shirt, which is meant to reflect a playful vibe.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
Winslet is tremendous as always, embodying Lee’s gruff, no-nonsense persona, a hardened exterior underneath which a great wound still bleeds.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
With a strong bond with her son Junior and a no-nonsense approach to life, Bow was the grounding force of the show.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-nonsense. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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