Antonyms for nononsense


Grammar : Adj
Spell : noh-non-sens, -suhns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnoʊˈnɒn sɛns, -səns


Definition of nononsense

Origin :
  • "not tolerating foolishness, businesslike," 1928," from phrase to stand no nonsense, which is attested from 1821, originally in sporting slang.
  • As in sedate : adj calm, collected
  • As in serious : adj somber, humorless
  • As in sincere : adj straightforward, honest
  • As in sober : adj calm, peaceful; dull
  • As in solemn : adj quiet, serious
  • As in somber : adj sad, depressing
  • As in staid : adj restrained, set
  • As in strict : adj authoritarian
  • As in weighty : adj serious, important
  • As in bluff : adj abrupt
  • As in hard-nosed : adj tough and shrewd
  • As in no-nonsense : adj intolerant
  • As in sobersided : adj serious
  • As in down-to-earth : adj reasonable, practical
  • As in earnest : adj serious; very important
  • As in grave : adj serious; gloomy
Example sentences :
  • Nononsense talked in those days about the evil consequencesof indiscriminate charity.
  • Extract from : « Our Fathers Have Told Us » by John Ruskin

Synonyms for nononsense

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