4
unsentimental(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
4
unvarnished(adjective, tough, rational, straightforward, unfeeling)
4
well-balanced(adjective, rational, stable)
4
worthy(adjective, honest, pure, straight, real)
3
abnegating(adjective, calm, dull, thoughtful, temperate)
3
allay
3
alleviate
3
assuage
3
candid(adjective, calm, honest, detached, unfeeling)
3
clearheaded(adjective, sensible, rational, articulate, eloquent)
3
colorless
3
colourless
3
considerate(adjective, calm, soft, reasonable, gentle)
3
cool-headed(adjective, excitability)
3
damp
3
deaden
3
deliberate(adjective, calm, quiet, set, cool)
3
discerning(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational)
3
dour
3
eschewing(adjective, calm, dull, thoughtful, peaceful)
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