paradoxical
paradoxical — 形容詞
- paradoxicalpositive
- more paradoxicalcomparative
- most paradoxicalsuperlative
1. describing a situation, idea, or statement that joins two features or facts that
矛盾的
看似互相矛盾卻可能為真
describing a situation, idea, or statement that joins two features or facts that look like complete opposites, producing a result that seems unlikely or impossible when you first hear it
Rachel finds it paradoxical that her team produces more when she works fewer hours.
Rachel 覺得很矛盾的是，她工時減少時，團隊產能反而更高。
it is paradoxical that + clause
In a paradoxical twist, the medicine that treats the disease can also cause similar effects.
矛盾的是，治療這種疾病的藥物也可能引發類似症狀。
paradoxical + noun (attributive: paradoxical twist)
Eli cycling through a rainstorm seemed paradoxical to friends who knew he hated rain.
Eli 冒著暴風雨騎腳踏車，在知道他討厭淋雨的朋友眼中顯得很矛盾。
The professor gave a paradoxical explanation that left the students more confused than before.
教授給出一個矛盾的解釋，讓學生比之前更加困惑。
Nairobi's traffic lights create a paradoxical situation where stopping early gets you home faster.
奈洛比的交通號誌形成一種矛盾情況：早點停車反而更快到家。
- contradictory
broader term for things that are in direct opposition; 'paradoxical' adds the nuance of seeming impossibility despite being true
- inconsistent
focuses on lack of alignment rather than the surprising coexistence of opposites
- incongruous
stresses being out of place or not fitting the expected context, rather than logical contradiction
- illogical
describes something that breaks logical rules, while 'paradoxical' can describe something that only appears to break them
- consistent
elements fit together smoothly with no apparent conflict
- logical
follows clear reasoning without contradiction
- straightforward
easy to understand with no hidden opposites
文法句型
it is paradoxical that + clause
paradoxical + noun
seem paradoxical + to + person
用法筆記
Frequently used in academic and formal registers. Common in patterns like 'it is paradoxical that...' for introducing a contradiction that challenges expectations. Often modifies nouns such as 'effect', 'situation', 'result', 'nature', and 'twist'.