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no-nonsense definition

no·-nonsense (nō′nän′sens)

adjective

not indulging in or tolerating nonsense, impracticality, etc.; matter-of-fact; practical and serious

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no-nonsense Synonyms

no-nonsense

modif.

matter-of-fact, practical, serious, earnest, purposeful, serious-minded, solemn, dedicated, resolute; see also practical, resolute 2.


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no-nonsense Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • defender: Hasney Aljofree, perhaps not the best in the air, would be considered a no-nonsense defender who dealt well with ground-level attacking play.
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