Relaxed
Relaxed adjective - Without strain or anxiety.
Usage example: a relaxed and informal discussion
Uptight
Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: he has a tendency to fret and get uptight whenever his usual routine is disrupted
Both words in one sentence
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In Futurama, Hermes Conrad is, in many ways, exact opposite of a stereotypical Jamaican — while they're normally portrayed as being maxed and relaxed, he's an uptight, neurotic workaholic.
Source: Stereotype Flip - Gap: Tom was originally somewhat uptight and nerdy, but eventually became the relaxed character of today, and had his role filled by David.
Source: Replacement Flat Character -
Another common subversion is for the black guy to be uptight and the white guy to be relaxed.
Source: Salt and Pepper
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