Paradoxical

Quick meaning: Paradoxical is an adjective meaning Having self-contradictory properties.

Meaning

Having self-contradictory properties.

Example Sentences

It sounds paradoxical, but I am inclined to think that the weakness and insanity of the curate warned me, braced me, and kept me a sane man.

It is the ambiguity of language only which can make this proposition appear either doubtful or paradoxical. When properly explained and understood, it is almost self-evident.

The new civilizationism is a paradoxical combination of “identitarian” Christianity, secularism, philo-Semitism, Islamophobia, and even some elements of liberalism such as support for gender equality and gay rights.

By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.

Synonyms for paradoxical

Depending on context, synonyms include oxymoronic, self-contradictory, incomprehensible, inexplicable.

Antonyms for paradoxical

Common opposites include self-consistent, self-evident.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include self-contradictory, incomprehensible, inexplicable, contradictory, paradox, ambivalent.

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