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paradox

/ˈpær.ə.dɒks/
en-us undefinedparadox
Main Example

It’s a paradox that the more we learn, the less we seem to know.

Example context
en-us flagIt’s a paradox that the more we learn, the less we seem to know.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A situation or statement that seems impossible or contradictory but may actually be true.

Other Example

It's a paradox that saving money can sometimes lead to spending more.

en-us flagIt's a paradox that saving money can sometimes lead to spending more.

The paradox of choice suggests that having too many options can make us unhappy.

en-us flagThe paradox of choice suggests that having too many options can make us unhappy.

In a paradox, the best way to win is to lose.

en-us flagIn a paradox, the best way to win is to lose.
Synonyms

logical paradox

en-us flaglogical paradox

social paradox

en-us flagsocial paradox

paradox of time

en-us flagparadox of time
Synonyms

contradiction

inconsistency

anomaly

paradox

/ˈpær.ə.dɒks/
Main Example

The paradox of choice can make decisions harder.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A situation that combines contradictory features or qualities.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

paradox

/ˈpær.ə.dɒks/
Main Example

The statement "less is more" is a famous paradox.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A statement that contradicts itself but can reveal a deeper truth.

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