89 entries under straightforward topic. ×

9
serious(adjective, calm, dull, work, open)
7
realistic(adjective, calm, tough, reasonable, sharp)
5
earnest(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, work)
5
down-to-earth(adjective, calm, simple, reasonable, sensible)
5
practical(adjective, calm, simple, tough, reasonable)
5
sober(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
2
candid(open, rough, honest, true, short)
2
frank(open, rough, honest, true, short)
2
hard-boiled(adjective, calm, simple, tough, severe)
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
sensible(adjective, tough, reasonable, sharp, rational)
2
sincere(adjective, set, open, direct, severe)
2
square(adjective, open, tough, severe, firm)
1
aboveboard(open, honest, true, straight)
1
actual(open, honest, true, straight)
1
artless(open, honest, true, straight)
1
bona fide(expression, open, honest, true)
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