not indulging in or tolerating nonsense, impracticality, etc.; matter-of-fact; practical and serious
adjective
The definition of no-nonsense is a sensible and serious person.
An example of no-nonsense is a bookkeeper who does everything "by the book."
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adjective
Not tolerating irrelevancies; direct, efficient, and practical: the no-nonsense tones of a stern parent; plain, no-nonsense meals at a diner.
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Adjective
(comparative more no-nonsense, superlative most no-nonsense)
- Practical, not concerning oneself with anything silly or unimportant.
- Her no-nonsense way of resolving issues impressed her superiors.
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Sentence Examples
- Having firmly established their reputation as one of the most reliable and affordable airlines in the world, Southwest has begun offering excellent vacation packages that reflect the company's no-nonsense image.
- Designers and other clients come into the home and try to find suitable models for their campaigns, and Janice's no-nonsense approach to the treatment of her models can make for entertaining television.
- Don't expect much variety here, but do expect heads to turn if you sport this minimal, no-nonsense style consisting of ear-length hair and very straight bangs that just graze or cover the eyebrows.
- Ralph Lauren plus size belts will undoubtedly prove difficult to find, but if you're in the market for a stylish, no-nonsense belt that will last you years, they're worth considering.
- Published in 2005, this book provides no-nonsense advice about dealing with credit card debt, getting the very best mortgage deals, slashing utility bills, and haggling with shopkeepers.
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