paradoxical (paradoksikal)

adjective
/ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/
paradoxal (paradoxal)

Signification

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Traduction de la signification
Qui semble contradictoire ou opposé au sens commun, mais qui peut être vrai
Ki semble contradictoire ou oppose au sens commun, mais ki peut etre vrai

Phrases d'exemple

It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.

Il est paradoxal que rester debout soit souvent plus fatiguant que de marcher.
Il est paradoxal que rester debout soit souvent plus fatiguant que de marcher.

Synonymes

contradictory, puzzling, illogical, ironic, inconsistent

Antonymes

logical, consistent, straightforward

Collocations

paradoxical situation, paradoxical outcome, paradoxical effect, paradoxical nature

Vocabulaires connexes

showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Willing to comply with rules or authority.
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.