19
plain(adjective, direct, simple, tough, honest)
15
simple(adjective, honest, plain, exact, pure)
14
straightforward(adjective, honest, plain, rational, straight)
14
unadorned(adjective, simple, honest, plain, pure)
14
unembellished(adjective, simple, tough, honest, plain)
13
naked(adjective, direct, tough, honest, plain)
12
bare(adjective, simple, honest, plain, exact)
11
candid(adjective, honest, plain, straightforward, straight)
10
direct(adjective, honest, plain, innocent, sincere)
10
frank(noun, adjective, honest, plain, straight)
10
pure(adjective, simple, honest, plain, straightforward)
9
honest(adjective, plain, exact, straight, innocent)
9
outspoken(adjective, direct, honest, sincere, genuine)
9
stark(adjective, direct, simple, honest, plain)
8
literal(adjective, honest, plain, exact, rational)
8
straight(adjective, direct, honest, plain, straightforward)
7
blunt
7
homely(adjective, simple, pure, basic, unadorned)
7
open(adjective, honest, plain, straightforward, straight)
7
sincere(adjective, honest, plain, straight, innocent)
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