| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abstemious | moderate in consumption |
| 2. | ascetic | practicing severe self-denial |
| 3. | balanced | stable and moderate |
| 4. | blank-faced | showing no expression |
| 5. | bound | tied or constrained |
| 6. | bridled | kept under control |
| 7. | buttoned-down | conservative and controlled |
| 8. | buttoned-in | kept emotionally closed |
| 9. | buttoned-up | emotionally reserved |
| 10. | cautious | careful to avoid excess |
| 11. | checked | stopped or limited |
| 12. | circumspect | wary and self-controlled |
| 13. | closemouthed | not revealing much |
| 14. | collected | calm and self-possessed |
| 15. | composed | calm and in control |
| 16. | contained | kept within limits |
| 17. | controlled | kept in check |
| 18. | cool | calm and unemotional |
| 19. | coolheaded | calm in pressure |
| 20. | decorous | proper and controlled |
| 21. | deferential | showing respectful restraint |
| 22. | deliberate | slow and careful |
| 23. | demure | modest and reserved |
| 24. | detached | emotionally uninvolved |
| 25. | dignified | calm and worthy |
| 26. | disciplined | showing self-control |
| 27. | discreet | careful and unobtrusive |
| 28. | dispassionate | free from strong emotion |
| 29. | dry | plain and unemotional |
| 30. | economical | avoiding waste or excess |
| 31. | equable | steady and calm |
| 32. | even-tempered | not easily upset |
| 33. | formal | following established rules |
| 34. | governed | kept under direction |
| 35. | grave | serious and controlled |
| 36. | guarded | careful and cautious |
| 37. | held back | kept from excess |
| 38. | humble | not proud or showy |
| 39. | impartial | fair and unbiased |
| 40. | impassive | showing no emotion |
| 41. | inhibited | held back socially |
| 42. | introverted | focused inward, not outgoing |
| 43. | judicious | showing good judgment |
| 44. | kept in check | prevented from growing |
| 45. | lean | without unnecessary extras |
| 46. | level-headed | calm and sensible |
| 47. | limited | kept within bounds |
| 48. | low-key | deliberately not flashy |
| 49. | matter-of-fact | practical and unemotional |
| 50. | measured | careful and controlled |
| 51. | mild | gentle and not intense |
| 52. | moderate | not excessive or extreme |
| 53. | modest | not overly showy |
| 54. | muted | softened or toned down |
| 55. | neutral | not taking sides |
| 56. | noncommittal | not expressing a clear opinion |
| 57. | objective | not influenced by feelings |
| 58. | pared-down | reduced to essentials |
| 59. | phlegmatic | calm and unemotional |
| 60. | poised | balanced and self-assured |
| 61. | poker-faced | showing no emotion |
| 62. | prim | very proper and formal |
| 63. | proper | correct and decorous |
| 64. | prudent | acting with care |
| 65. | puritanical | strict and self-denying |
| 66. | reasonable | fair and moderate |
| 67. | regulated | controlled by rules |
| 68. | reined-in | held under control |
| 69. | repressed | held back inwardly |
| 70. | reserved | quiet and self-controlled |
| 71. | restricted | limited in extent |
| 72. | reticent | not revealing much |
| 73. | sedate | calm and dignified |
| 74. | self-controlled | able to control oneself |
| 75. | self-possessed | calm and confident |
| 76. | sober | serious and restrained |
| 77. | soft-spoken | speaking quietly and gently |
| 78. | sparing | used in small amounts |
| 79. | staid | serious and sedate |
| 80. | steady | firm and controlled |
| 81. | stoic | enduring without complaint |
| 82. | subdued | quiet and not intense |
| 83. | tactful | showing careful judgment |
| 84. | taut | held tense and controlled |
| 85. | temperate | showing moderation |
| 86. | terse | brief and controlled |
| 87. | thoughtful | considerate and measured |
| 88. | tight-lipped | reluctant to speak |
| 89. | toned-down | made less strong |
| 90. | unanimated | not lively or expressive |
| 91. | unassuming | modest and not assertive |
| 92. | undemonstrative | not openly expressive |
| 93. | under control | managed successfully |
| 94. | understated | expressed with subtlety |
| 95. | unemotional | not showing strong feeling |
| 96. | unexcitable | not easily excited |
| 97. | unexpressive | showing little emotion |
| 98. | unflappable | not easily disturbed |
| 99. | unshowy | not intended to impress |
| 100. | withdrawn | socially reserved and quiet |