cockeyed

Example Sentences

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"I know I'm a cockeyed optimist," Biden told reporters in Cambodia, referencing a sunny song from the musical South Pacific, "but I'm not surprised by the turnout."

From Reuters

Viewed now, it seems less like the beginning of a failed film series and more like a pilot for the show, which closely followed its visual style, character design and cockeyed worldview.

From New York Times

To be fair, though, Biden has often veered into cockeyed optimism whether an election was near or not.

From Los Angeles Times

Caan may have had visions of John Travolta’s “Pulp Fiction” comeback when he accepted a supporting role in the up-and-coming Wes Anderson’s debut feature, a cockeyed caper picture about a crew of incompetent criminals.

From New York Times

Rylance gives a winning performance as Maurice, a cockeyed optimist who may be naïve, but has a sly quality about him.

From Salon