no-nonsense

[noh-non-sens, -suh ns] /ˈnoʊˈnɒn sɛns, -səns/

adjective

not tolerating anything frivolous or trifling; firm and businesslike:

a no-nonsense approach to money matters; a no-nonsense teacher with well-behaved classes.

economical or utilitarian; practical:

a no-nonsense car that gets excellent gas mileage.

plain and simple; not fancy, complicated, or elegant:

no-nonsense recipes for easy preparation.

Origin

1925-30

Synonyms

1. earnest, diligent, resolute, purposeful.

Examples from the web for no-nonsense

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British Dictionary definitions for no-nonsense

/ˌnəʊˈnɒnsəns/

adjective

sensible, practical, straightforward; without nonsense of any kind: a businesslike no-nonsense approach, a severe no-nonsense look

Word Origin and History for no-nonsense

adj.

"not tolerating foolishness, businesslike," 1928," from phrase to stand no nonsense, which is attested from 1821, originally in sporting slang.