no-nonsense
/nəʊˈnɒns(ə)ns
/adjective
Simple and straightforward; sensible: a no-nonsense approach...
- What this team needs is a veteran coach with a no-nonsense approach who is ready to win now.
- The Laune Rangers man is a no-nonsense type of player and does the simple things well.
- Shennan has brought a no-nonsense approach, and the players seem to have taken to it.
Synonyms
matter-of-fact, down-to-earth, practical, sensible, realistic, full of common sense, commonsensical, reasonable, rational, logical, sound, balanced, sober, pragmatic, level-headed, serious-minded, businesslike, hard-headed, responsible, sane, mundane, unromantic, unidealistic