paradoxical

[US]/ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkl/
[UK]/ˌpærəˈdɑːksɪkl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. contradictory; self-contradictory

Example Sentences

He is a paradoxical aesthete as well as a paradoxical moralist.

by glorifying the acts of violence they achieve the paradoxical effect of making them trivial.

It's paradoxical that he is both wealthy and unhappy.

The paradoxical situation left everyone confused.

Her behavior was paradoxical, showing both kindness and cruelty.

The paradoxical nature of the problem made it difficult to solve.

It's paradoxical how technology can both connect and isolate people.

The paradoxical combination of flavors in the dish surprised everyone.

The paradoxical statement left us questioning its true meaning.

His paradoxical beliefs often led to heated debates.

The paradoxical results of the experiment puzzled the researchers.

The paradoxical nature of human behavior is a topic of endless fascination.

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