no-nonsense
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4.6
- adjective
- /noʊˈnɑːns/
- The meeting was focused and no-nonsense, with everyone sticking to the agenda.
- a no-nonsense approach
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Watch on YouTubeYou, you strike me as someone who is somewhat no nonsense.
- You, you strike me as someone who is somewhat no nonsense.
- Stanley from The Office, because he's very no nonsense.
- He was he was just like no nonsense.
- You know, you're like self disciplined, data-driven, really clear thinking, like no nonsense.
- And he feels introverted and he feels very deliberate and he feels very no nonsense, but not in a flashy kind of way.
- You're the founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, a company that that's all about giving people hope through practical, no nonsense financial advice.
- And I think that is why I've got on so well with it because it's just a really good, no nonsense product and I'm obsessed.
- So it's a no nonsense leadership book of if they're doing this, then you do this action and you won't have that outcome ever again.
Examples
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Lillian was hard-drinking, no-nonsense, all work, full of joy, riding high.
Fiction book (1999) -
Kellenburger, the home-plate umpire, pumped his fist and roared, "You're out!" in a decisive, no-nonsense tone.
Fiction book (2002) -
"You must go," Mama went on in her quiet, no-nonsense voice.
Fiction book (2002) -
No fuss, no nonsense, simple as that.
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Both men were cryptic, with a no-nonsense approach to life and education.
Academic text (1994) -
Mr. Richards is no-nonsense when it comes to rules; rules are meant to be followed at all times.
Academic text (2004) -
You're a confident, no-nonsense, no frills kind of woman.
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The last chapter in this book takes a no-nonsense look at the pros and cons.
Blog text (27) -
The detective is a no-nonsense type in his mid-forties with a military-regulation crewcut.
Fiction book (1994) -
Prince Philip is head of the royal family and patriarch of the princes, known as a no-nonsense and tough gruff military man.
Synonyms
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4.1
A person who is practical and sensible in a friendly, not showy way
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4.1
Clear and simple, not likely to change
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5.6
Calm and direct about facts without strong feeling
1
7.9
Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way to get results
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3.8
Simple and plain with no extra things or decorations
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Etymology
No-nonsense comes from joining no and nonsense, which mean 'not' and 'silly talk'. So, a no-nonsense person or approach refuses silly or useless ideas and is practical and direct.