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PARADOXICAL Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word paradoxical. (exact relations)
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self-contradictory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

• in disagreement

oxymoronic
adjectiveadj
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absurd
adjectiveadj
noun

• a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

adjective satellite

• inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

anomalous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deviating from the general or common order or type

conflicting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in disagreement

• on bad terms

contradictory
adjectiveadj
noun

• two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time

adjective satellite

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

• that confounds or contradicts or confuses

• in disagreement

• unable for both to exist or be true at the same time

enigmatic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not clear to the understanding

• resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought

incongruous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

ironical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

puzzling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not clear to the understanding

• lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

self-defeating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• acting to defeat its own purpose

Alternatives for SELF-CONTRADICTORY

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