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

There is Kyle Troup, the ginger haired “Pro with the Fro” — “I guess I’m the Bob Ross of bowling,” he says, though you may also think of Richard Simmons — clownish, with colorful dress.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 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

He never suspected that Pedro Tercero Garcia was his own son Jaime’s best friend, or that he met with Blanca every time she left the house with her clownish suitcase, mumbling excuses.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende