His buffoonlike antics drew laughter, but masked a deep insecurity.

He buffoonishly juggled the papers during the serious meeting, drawing annoyed glances from his colleagues.

Despite his serious title, the councilman’s buffoonries during meetings undermined public trust.

The court historian dismissed the prince's antics as mere buffoonry, unbecoming of his station.

The politician's buffoonly remarks revealed a shocking disregard for decency.

His buffooneries during the meeting undermined everyone's confidence in his leadership.

Her buffoonesque behavior at the award ceremony embarrassed her colleagues.