likable

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Our critic praised the acting, noting that “Steve Carell’s character in the likable, watchable and even lovable ‘Rooster’ is classic Steve Carell.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The director says he initially used wide lenses, which highlighted that Joe was "distracted, he's not a likable person".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

He even turns inward, questioning his own need to be likable and empathetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

The politics and social views of modernism’s adherents aren’t always likable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

George found them calm and likable, and hoped they never moved away.

From "George" by Alex Gino