Meaning & use
paradoxical
Seemingly contradictory or absurd, yet possibly true or reasonable when examined more closely.
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It seems paradoxical that saving money now can sometimes cost more in the long run.
The medication produced a paradoxical effect, making some patients more anxious instead of calmer.
A note on using this word
Paradoxical describes something that appears self-contradictory on the surface but may still hold a deeper truth, unlike contradictory, which implies a genuine logical conflict.
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