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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The Panthers have long been a no-nonsense, hard-nosed program that specializes in running the ball and playing solid defense.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
But much of the fun of Conclave comes from the film’s initial appearance as a no-nonsense prestige project.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images file But Allred has also seemed to fashion his bid for senator after his time on the football field, as a no-frills, no-nonsense team player.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
In retrospect, however, her stern message was a preview of the no-nonsense law enforcement approach that has become her theme in the presidential race.
—Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
But much of the fun of Conclave comes from the film’s initial appearance as a no-nonsense prestige project.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images file But Allred has also seemed to fashion his bid for senator after his time on the football field, as a no-frills, no-nonsense team player.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
In retrospect, however, her stern message was a preview of the no-nonsense law enforcement approach that has become her theme in the presidential race.
—Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
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 15 Nov. 2024.
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