clownish
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What fabulous representatives these are of the country that Europe once looked upon with gratitude and respect: clownish, crude and stupid all at once.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
As for Mr. Trump, he watched as the clownish Ms. Bondi did her best to effect his retribution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Both McAdams and O’Brien move beyond expectations to deliver highly expressive, almost clownish performances — in the best way.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
At once menacing and clownish, Martin consistently tripped over his own incompetence, mendacity, and ignorance, ultimately dooming his chances of confirmation.
From Slate • May 10, 2025
The nurse—short with curly hair and a clownish face—reaches to the hooks behind her and unfurls a blood pressure gauge.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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