No-nonsense
No-nonsense adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Sad and no-nonsense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sad" instead an adjective phrase "No-nonsense".
Sad
Sad adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
No-nonsense and sad are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "No-nonsense" instead an adjective "Sad".
Both words in one sentence
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Defrosting Ice Queen: Alex has a reputation for being a no-nonsense Jerkass, but she seems to be getting less intense, and she's not above crying over sad stories or happy moments.
Source: Series / Chopped
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Sad and No-nonsense. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/no-nonsense/sad
No-nonsense & Sad. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/no-nonsense/sad>.
Sad or No-nonsense. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/no-nonsense/sad.
