no-nonsense (nōn&obreve_;ns&ebreve_;ns), adj. 1. Not tolerating irrelevant or frivolous distractions; businesslike; serious; as, the no-nonsense tones of a stern parent; the chairman adopted a no-nonsense attitude. [wns=1][WordNet 1.5]
2. Serving the purpose without unnecessary complications; uncomplicated; plain; not fancy.[PJC]
3. Hence: Practical and economical.[PJC]