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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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Finch presents a straightforward, no-nonsense approach in his public statements and rarely reveals much emotion, but he was clearly moved by the situation in Minneapolis.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Angela is known for her confident, no-nonsense attitude and her sensual style, often seen on-screen in bikinis, or other tight, revealing and provocative outfits.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Over that time, Bovino has drawn criticism from those who view the administration's immigration tactics as overly harsh and its response to protests heavy-handed — and plaudits from many supporters of the president who view him as a no-nonsense enforcer of his deportation campaign.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Finch presents a straightforward, no-nonsense approach in his public statements and rarely reveals much emotion, but he was clearly moved by the situation in Minneapolis.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 2026.
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