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Meaning of paradoxical
giving a mixture of two opposite ideas or qualities
Etymology of paradoxical
The word "paradoxical" has its roots in the Greek word "paradoxos," meaning "contrary to expectation" or "incredible," which is derived from "para" (beyond) and "doxa" (opinion)
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe statements, situations, or ideas that seem to defy logic or contradict conventional wisdom
Synonyms
contradictory
inconsistent
incongruous
illogical
absurd
preposterous
ridiculous
nonsensical
ironic
puzzling
baffling
perplexing
enigmatic
ambiguous
contradictory
conflicting
opposed
opposing
contradictory
discrepant
divergent
anomalous
aberrant
irregular
unusual
unexpected
surprising
astonishing
astounding
mystifying
inexplicable
unfathomable
incomprehensible
Definitions
- Giving a mixture of two opposite ideas or qualities, or being a situation where two opposite forces or ideas are at work
- * Contrary to expectation, or seeming to contradict logic or reason
Usage Examples
- The paradoxical nature of the situation made it difficult to understand
- * The new policy has had a paradoxical effect, increasing costs while aiming to reduce them
- * The artist's use of paradoxical imagery added depth and complexity to the painting
Antonyms
logical
consistent
coherent
rational
reasonable
sensible
sound
valid
justifiable
explicable
understandable
predictable
expected
normal
typical
ordinary
straightforward
uncomplicated
unambiguous
clear
evident