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no–nonsense
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no–nonsense
(adjective)
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no–nonsense
adjective
no–nonsense
adjective
Learner's definition of NO–NONSENSE
[
more no–nonsense; most no–nonsense
]
:
very serious about doing things in a direct and efficient way without any foolishness or nonsense
I want to wear something that will make me look like a
no-nonsense
professional.
a doctor who is very
no-nonsense
a
no-nonsense
attitude
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