Meaning & use
paradox
A statement or situation that seems contradictory or absurd but may nonetheless be true.
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It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it becomes to decide.
The novel explores the paradox of feeling lonely in a crowded city.
A note on using this word
A paradox differs from a simple contradiction because it often reveals a deeper truth once examined closely.
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