be ironic

Examples (10)

• It is ironic that he lost his job due to automation, as he was a pioneer in that field.
• The situation was ironic; the fire station burned down.
• Don't you think it would be ironic if the weather forecast was wrong about the sunny day?
• Her attempt to avoid attention was utterly ironic because it only made her more noticeable.
• It's truly ironic how the person who lectured us on punctuality was late himself.
• The fact that the health minister was caught smoking is quite ironic.
• They found it ironic that their quiet neighbor owned a loud rock band.
• It will be ironic if the vegetarian restaurant starts serving meat dishes.
• How ironic it is that a communication expert struggles with personal relationships.
• The outcome of the election was deeply ironic, given the promises made.