Antonyms of adj no-nonsense

1 sense of no-nonsense

Sense 1
no-nonsense -- (not tolerating irrelevancies; "the no-nonsense tones of a stern parent")

INDIRECT (VIA direct) -> indirect -- (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow")

Similarity of adj no-nonsense

1 sense of no-nonsense

Sense 1
no-nonsense -- (not tolerating irrelevancies; "the no-nonsense tones of a stern parent")
       => direct (vs. indirect) -- (straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action; "a direct question"; "a direct response"; "a direct approach")

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