87 entries under straightforward topic. ×

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prosy(adjective, simple, rational, realistic)
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simple(adjective, dull, plain, ordinary, usual)
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unsentimental(adjective, hard, sound, reasonable, sensible)
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unvarnished(adjective, rational, realistic, factual)
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blunt(adjective, dull, open, direct, free)
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hard-boiled(adjective, hard, sound, reasonable, sensible)
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stolid(adjective, calm, dull, cool, indifferent)
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unaffected(adjective, rational, detached, blank)
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unembellished(adjective, rational, truthful, factual)
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unidealistic(adjective, hard, sound, reasonable, sensible)
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bald(adjective, honest, straight, sincere)
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calm(adjective, cool, rational, detached)
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common(adjective, dull, simple, reasonable, sensible)
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no-nonsense(adjective, direct, reasonable, honest, sensible)
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outspoken(adjective, open, direct, free, easy)
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serious(adjective, rational, practical, realistic)
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unambiguous(adjective, honest, straight, sincere)
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unequivocal(adjective, honest, straight, sincere)
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workaday(adjective, simple, reasonable, sensible, plain)
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blah(adjective, calm, dull, simple, plain)
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