/noh"non"sens, -seuhns/ , adj.
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.
[ 1925-30 ]
Syn. 1. earnest, diligent, resolute, purposeful.