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no-nonsense: Meaning and Definition of
no-non•sense
Pronunciation: (nō'non'sens, -suns), [key]
— adj.
- 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.
See also:
- no-nonsense (Thesaurus)
