paradoxical
adjective/ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkl/
/ˌpærəˈdɑːksɪkl/
- (of a person, thing or situation) having two opposite features and therefore seeming strange
- It is paradoxical that some of the poorest people live in some of the richest areas of the country.
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- (of a statement) containing two opposite ideas that make it seem impossible or unlikely, although it is probably true
- These seemingly paradoxical statements need to be looked at a little further to get the true picture.
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