9
realistic
7
hardheaded
5
cynical(adjective, person, good feelings)
4
disbelieving(adjective, negative emotions)
4
disenchanted(adjective, negative emotions)
4
disillusioned(adjective, negative emotions)
4
realist
4
suspicious(adjective, negative emotions)
3
pragmatic(adjective, sensible)
2
distrustful(adjective, negative emotions)
2
pessimistic(adjective, negative emotions)
2
skeptical(adjective, negative emotions)
2
unsentimental
1
practical
1
canny
1
cosmopolitan
1
doubtful(adjective, negative emotions)
1
down-to-earth
1
dull
1
earthy
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