No-nonsense Synonyms

nō-nŏn'sĕns', -səns

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Synonyms for No-nonsense

serious
Being of such import as to cause anxiety:
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sobersided
Devoid of extreme qualities, such as exaggeration; sober.
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stern
The definition of stern is someone who is very serious or strict.
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practical
Manifested in or involving practice:
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earnest
Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; — used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.
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purposeful
Directed toward a specific end; not meaningless
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solemn
Serious or grave
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dedicated
Dedicated is defined as for a specific use.
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resolute
Firm or determined; unwavering.
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businesslike
Having the qualities needed in business; efficient, methodical, etc.
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demanding
The definition of demanding is requires a lot of effort, skill or attention.
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direct
Effected by action of the voters, rather than through elected representatives or delegates:
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efficient
Acting directly to produce an effect:
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grave
(--- Theol.) So evil as to cause spiritual death; mortal
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hard
Lacking in shade; undiminished:
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rigid
Severe; strict; exacting
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matter-of-fact
The definition of matter-of-fact is something that sticks to the facts and without emotion.
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strict
Severe in discipline.
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Words Related to No-nonsense

straight-talking
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take-no-prisoner
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straight-talk
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heavy
(Of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people.
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work
Designating or of heavy-duty clothing designed for wear while engaged in manual or outdoor labor
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No-nonsense Sentence Examples

  • Deidre's brows furrowed at his no-nonsense tone.

  • She strode to the driver's side of the Jeep, hands on her hips, a no-nonsense look on her startlingly attractive face.

  • Joe was a no-nonsense long-haul truck driver and a do-or-die baseball fan.

  • She was a no nonsense woman in her thirties, time-worn to a mid-forties look, at best a five-beer take-home from an otherwise empty closing-time bar.

  • Dean asked, a no-nonsense tone to his voice.

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