clownish
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In each of those projects, Johnson created a role for himself, typically a clownish dreamer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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
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
He flashed the same silly, clownish grin he always sported right after he and her mother had been fighting.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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