paradoxical

Definitions

Seemingly absurd or self-contradictory, yet potentially true.

Exhibiting or characterized by a contradiction or conflict between two or more aspects.

Examples

It is paradoxical that the more freedom we have, the more anxious we often feel.

The scientist noted the paradoxical effect of the medication, which seemed to worsen the symptoms it was meant to treat.

There is a paradoxical beauty in the way the decaying ruins reflect the former glory of the ancient city.

Synonyms

contradictory incongruous conflicting counterintuitive baffling puzzling enigmatic

Antonyms

logical consistent rational straightforward coherent predictable obvious