paradoxical (パラドキシカル)

adjective
/ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/
逆説的 (gyakusetsuteki)

意味

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
意味の翻訳
一見矛盾しているようで、しかし実際には正しい可能性がある
ikken mujun shite iru yō de, shikashi jissai ni wa tadashī kanōsei ga aru

例文

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

立っていることが歩くことよりも疲れるのは逆説的です。
Tatte iru koto ga aruku koto yori mo tsukareru no wa gyakusetsuteki desu.

同義語

contradictory, puzzling, illogical, ironic, inconsistent

対義語

logical, consistent, straightforward

コロケーション

paradoxical situation, paradoxical outcome, paradoxical effect, paradoxical nature

関連語彙

a color like that of ripe lemons or the sun
cowardly; lacking courage
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited

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