PARADOXICAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PARADOXICAL?

Need another word that means the same as “paradoxical”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “paradoxical” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Paradoxical” are: self-contradictory, contradictory, inconsistent, incongruous, anomalous, conflicting

Paradoxical as an Adjective

Definitions of "Paradoxical" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “paradoxical” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true.
• Seemingly absurd or self-contradictory.

Synonyms of "Paradoxical" as an adjective (6 Words)

anomalous	Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected. Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe.
conflicting	On bad terms. Conflicting opinions.
contradictory	(of two propositions) so related that one and only one must be true. Perfect and imperfect are contradictory terms.
incongruous	Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. A plan incongruous with reason.
inconsistent	Not in agreement. The quality of the material was often inconsistent.
self-contradictory	Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true.

Usage Examples of "Paradoxical" as an adjective

• It is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking.
• By glorifying the acts of violence they achieve the paradoxical effect of making them trivial.

Associations of "Paradoxical" (30 Words)

ambivalence	Mixed feelings or emotions. Government ambivalence towards the arts.
antinomy	A contradiction between two beliefs or conclusions that are in themselves reasonable; a paradox. There are not many short novels capable of accommodating bewildering antinomies.
antithesis	The juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance. The antithesis between occult and rational mentalities.
conflicting	On bad terms. There are conflicting accounts of what occurred.
contradiction	(logic) a statement that is necessarily false. He spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction.
contradictory	A contradictory proposition. Contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness.
contrary	A contrary proposition. She is sulky and contrary where her work is concerned.
cynicism	An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism. Cynicism about the future.
discrepant	Not in accord. Widely discrepant statements.
dissonant	Lacking harmony. Irregular dissonant chords.
incompatible	(of two things) so different in nature as to be incapable of coexisting. Although convinced that they were incompatible she loved him.
inconsistency	An inconsistent aspect or element. The inconsistency between his expressed attitudes and his actual behaviour.
inconsistent	Acting at variance with one’s own principles or former behaviour. Parents can become inconsistent and lacking in control over their children.
inexplicable	Unable to be explained or accounted for. Left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons.
inharmonious	Not in harmony. An inharmonious negative state of mind.
inscrutable	Of an obscure nature. The inscrutable workings of Providence.
ironic	Happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this. An ironic novel.
irony	Witty language used to convey insults or scorn–Jonathan Swif. Don t go overboard with the gratitude he rejoined with heavy irony.
oppose	Act against or in opposition to. We oppose the ban on abortion.
opposing	Characterized by active hostility. On the opposing page there were two addresses.
oxymoron	Conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence.
paradox	(logic) a statement that contradicts itself. The uncertainty principle leads to all sorts of paradoxes like the particles being in two places at once.
paradoxically	In a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way. The strength of capitalism is paradoxically also its weakness.
sarcasm	Witty language used to convey insults or scorn–Jonathan Swif. He used sarcasm to upset his opponent.
sarcastic	Expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds. I think they re being sarcastic.
sardonic	Grimly mocking or cynical. Starkey attempted a sardonic smile.
satire	A genre of literature characterized by the use of satire. A stinging satire on American politics.
satiric	Exposing human folly to ridicule. A persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine.
satirical	Containing or using satire. His satirical sense of humour.
unaccountable	Not to be accounted for or explained. He was not only the most charismatic man she d ever met but also the most complex and unaccountable.