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no-nonsense

1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you describe someone as a no-nonsense person, you approve of the fact that they are efficient, direct, and quite tough.
[approval]
She saw herself as a direct, no-nonsense modern woman.
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you describe something as a no-nonsense thing, you approve of the fact that it is plain and does not have unnecessary parts.
[approval]
You'll need no-nonsense boots for the jungle.
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no-nonsense in British English

(ˌnəʊˈnɒnsəns)
adjective
sensible, practical, straightforward; without nonsense of any kind
a businesslike no-nonsense approach
a severe no-nonsense look

no-nonsense in American English

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

Examples of 'no-nonsense' in a sentence
no-nonsense

They may come from different backgrounds, but they share the same no-nonsense approach to life and hard work.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He landed his first chat show in 1971 and brought a no-nonsense attitude to the celebrity interview that proved an instant hit.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
So where do you go for some no-nonsense advice?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
His straightforward no-nonsense attitude would make our country great once more.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Has won many plaudits for his no-nonsense approach as midfield enforcer.
The Sun (2012)
Plus no-nonsense advice on looking after yourself.
The Sun (2007)
But her no-nonsense approach has won her scores of admirers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He then followed it up with some no-nonsense cricketing advice.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is easy to make excuses for people you are fond of but now you give them no-nonsense advice.
The Sun (2011)
Another policeman with a no-nonsense approach.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His no-nonsense management style brought an end to the drinking culture and he began the long process of overhauling the youth system.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
ITV bosses think her no-nonsense attitude will be a hit with younger viewers.
The Sun (2015)
Her style, is tough and no-nonsense.
The Sun (2008)
The best seasonal food served up in a straightforward, no-nonsense way.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But her direct, no-nonsense leadership has since won fans.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The cabin has a no-nonsense, rugged style.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In no-nonsense Kiwi style he pointed to who had the points.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
You have a strong, no-nonsense approach that gets fair deals.
The Sun (2013)
His humility and a no-nonsense approach earn him the respect of the dressing-room.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We are tough, no-nonsense mood.
The Sun (2006)

In other languages
no-nonsense

British English: no-nonsense ADJECTIVE
If you describe someone as a no-nonsense person, you approve of the fact that they are efficient, direct, and quite tough.
She saw herself as a direct, no-nonsense modern woman.
  • American English: no-nonsense
  • Brazilian Portuguese: sério
  • Chinese: 高效干练的
  • European Spanish: sensato
  • French: plein de bon sens
  • German: nüchtern
  • Italian: che va al sodo
  • Japanese: 現実的な
  • Korean: 똑 떨어지는
  • European Portuguese: sério
  • Latin American Spanish: sensato
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