clownish
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In Europe, it was fought against Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler, a tyrant and true monster, and against Italy and Benito Mussolini, a clownish but vile Fascist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
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
Her face was sad now, droopy; but it wasn’t real, it was pretend, clownish.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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