be paradoxical

Frequency: 8.53.5 per million words

A direct statement about the inherent contradictory nature of something.

paradoxicalVERB + paradoxical

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Examples (10)

  • The situation is paradoxical, offering both challenge and opportunity.
  • It might be paradoxical, but sometimes working less actually increases productivity.
  • Her statement was paradoxical, yet it held a profound truth.
  • For many, the idea of finding solitude in a crowded city is paradoxical.
  • The artist's approach is paradoxical, using destruction to create new forms.
  • To achieve true peace, one must often confront conflict; this is paradoxical.
  • The company's rapid growth has been paradoxical, as it led to a decline in quality.
  • His calm demeanor during the crisis was paradoxical, considering his usual anxiety.
  • The more you try to control, the less control you have; this is paradoxical.
  • The effect of the new policy can be paradoxical, aiming for simplicity but creating complexity.