❓paradox

Meaning

A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.

Example Sentences

It is a paradox that computers make our lives easier but also more stressful.

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

Example Expressions

the paradox of choice

Synonyms

contradiction, puzzle, irony, anomaly, inconsistency

Entry 1

contradiction, puzzle, irony, anomaly

Entry 2

contradiction, irony, inconsistency

Entry 3

contradiction, irony, inconsistency

Antonyms

certainty, consistency, harmony, agreement

Entry 1

certainty, consistency

Entry 2

consistency, harmony, agreement

Entry 3

consistency, harmony, agreement

Collocations

strange paradox, apparent paradox, central paradox, paradox of choice