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genuine(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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grim(dull, quiet, tough, severe, harsh)
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guileless(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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hardheaded(adjective, tough, reasonable, sharp, sensible)
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heartfelt(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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heavy(dull, quiet, big, substantial, sober)
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honest(open, rough, true, short, straightforward)
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honest to God(expression, honest, true, straightforward, serious)
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humorless
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imperturbable(adjective, calm, cool, sensible, dark)
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inhibited(adjective, calm, sensible, dark, restrained)
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intent(adjective, set, severe, honest, thoughtful)
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levelheaded(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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like it is(expression, idiom, honest, true, straightforward)
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low-key(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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lucid(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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meaningful(adjective, dull, quiet, severe, big)
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meant(open, honest, true, straightforward, serious)
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mundane(adjective, simple, reasonable, sensible, rational)
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natural(open, honest, true, straightforward, straight)
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