Word
paradox
Meanings
A statement that seems to contradict itself but may still be true or meaningful.
A situation that contains opposite features and seems impossible, yet happens in reality.
Definition
A paradox is a statement or situation that seems self-contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
A paradox is something that looks impossible or contradictory at first, yet can make sense when you think more carefully. It often challenges what we expect to be true. Paradoxes are common in philosophy, literature, and everyday speech to highlight complex ideas.
Examples
- It’s a paradox that the more choices we have, the less satisfied we feel.
- The book opens with a paradox that makes you rethink what success means.
- She explained the paradox of being alone in a crowded city.
- The idea sounds like a paradox, but it’s supported by the data.