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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Examples of no-nonsense in a Sentence
a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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Judge Judy is known for her no-nonsense attitude and straight-talking advice—and her assessment of Gen Z’s work ethic is no different.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Here, Judge Judy continues to mediate small claims cases that tackle issues such as child custody disputes and employment contracts, all while delivering her signature no-nonsense mien.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 May 2024
From Jones’ standpoint, a Cowboys team that continues to fail in the biggest moments in the postseason and a franchise that going into its 29th season since its last trip to the Super Bowl needs Zimmer’s no-nonsense approach.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
But until that time, Thomas embodies a no-nonsense journalistic furor — if an occasionally tactless one, given the risks — over the state’s control over information, and over their visit.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 May 2024
Buddhist organizations, whose members are also known to skew older, have been trying to connect with younger people by updating the image of monastics, usually known for their no-nonsense asceticism.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 13 May 2024
Pleasant Venus and no-nonsense Saturn are conjoining in your busy 3rd house, which could bring some meetings or conversations your way, albeit ones that are very worth your time.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
Image Varon has been a familiar face for generations of Chicagoans, offering no-nonsense traffic reports ever since the ABC7 morning show debuted in 1989.
—Victor Llorente Charley Locke, New York Times, 11 May 2024
Fury will play Johnny – a no-nonsense henchman to Maggie.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2024
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Here, Judge Judy continues to mediate small claims cases that tackle issues such as child custody disputes and employment contracts, all while delivering her signature no-nonsense mien.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 May 2024
From Jones’ standpoint, a Cowboys team that continues to fail in the biggest moments in the postseason and a franchise that going into its 29th season since its last trip to the Super Bowl needs Zimmer’s no-nonsense approach.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
But until that time, Thomas embodies a no-nonsense journalistic furor — if an occasionally tactless one, given the risks — over the state’s control over information, and over their visit.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 May 2024
Buddhist organizations, whose members are also known to skew older, have been trying to connect with younger people by updating the image of monastics, usually known for their no-nonsense asceticism.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 13 May 2024
Pleasant Venus and no-nonsense Saturn are conjoining in your busy 3rd house, which could bring some meetings or conversations your way, albeit ones that are very worth your time.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
Image Varon has been a familiar face for generations of Chicagoans, offering no-nonsense traffic reports ever since the ABC7 morning show debuted in 1989.
—Victor Llorente Charley Locke, New York Times, 11 May 2024
Fury will play Johnny – a no-nonsense henchman to Maggie.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2024
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-nonsense. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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