cockeyed

Example Sentences

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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

A relationship triangle, as cockeyed as anything by Picasso, forms.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2024

A cockeyed comedy with a lot on its mind — the individual vs. the collective, faith vs. science — it shimmers with the energy and inspiration of an old-school underground film.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Down and down and down it came and landed, thunk, on this mountain, sort of cockeyed and shaky and grateful to be all in one piece.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant