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adjective
1.
not tolerating anything frivolous or trifling; firm and businesslike: a no-nonsense approach to money matters; a no-nonsense teacher with well-behaved classes.
2.
economical or utilitarian; practical: a no-nonsense car that gets excellent gas mileage.
3.
plain and simple; not fancy, complicated, or elegant: no-nonsense recipes for easy preparation.
Origin:
1925–30
1925–30
Synonyms
1. earnest, diligent, resolute, purposeful.
1. earnest, diligent, resolute, purposeful.
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Word Origin & History
no-nonsense
"not tolerating foolishness, businesslike," 1928," from phrase to stand no nonsense, which is attested from 1821, originally in sporting slang.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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