cockeyed

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Mr. Braun, who appeared in the series “Succession,” is a good foot taller than his co-star, giving an amusing physical aspect to their cockeyed friendship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Likewise, the cockeyed view of these Texans, who sometimes, but not always, let other people get away with things, is endearing.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2024

Or, in the case of this forgettably titled ensemble dud, they’re just gung-ho, cockeyed optimists.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

With LuPone’s perversely opportunistic Mrs. Lovett reviewing the prospective cannibalistic menu, his Sweeney perfectly complemented her cockeyed humor with his own savage drollery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2023

We’d seen him babbling and walking cockeyed down the road, leaning over so far you keep thinking he’ll plumb fall over.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver