2
hard(adjective, tough, reasonable, severe, sharp)
2
hard-boiled(adjective, calm, simple, tough, severe)
2
hard-nosed(adjective, tough, sharp, practical, realistic)
2
matter-of-fact(adjective, direct, reasonable, honest, sensible)
2
plain(adjective, calm, open, honest, true)
2
pragmatic(adjective, simple, tough, reasonable, sharp)
2
rational(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sharp)
2
reasonable(adjective, calm, quiet, sensible, dark)
2
rigid(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
2
sane(adjective, reasonable, sensible, practical, realistic)
2
sensible(adjective, tough, reasonable, sharp, rational)
2
severe(adjective, calm, quiet, set, tough)
2
sincere(adjective, set, open, direct, severe)
2
sobersided(adjective, work, heavy, serious)
2
square(adjective, open, tough, severe, firm)
2
straightforward(open, rough, honest, true, short)
2
strict(adjective, intolerant, authoritarian)
2
tough(adjective, severe, sharp, firm, harsh)
1
abnegating(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
1
aboveboard(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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