clownish
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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
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
Lewin is avuncular without seeming overbearing, which is key in a story about a creepy yet bizarrely clownish killer.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2024
The man is dangerous and clownish, boorish and fascinating, as crude as a dirty joke and as garish as a casino.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
JB ’s eyes are ocean wide, his mouth swimming on the floor, his clownish grin, embarrassing.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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