Definition of Paradox
a person, thing, or situation that is strange because they have features or qualities that do not normally exist together
Examples of Paradox in a sentence
In a strange paradox, the medicine made Heather sick before it made her better. 🔊
The idea of being cruel to be kind is a paradox because cruelty is not normally associated with kindness. 🔊
By definition a paradox is two contrasting situations put together to create a provoking idea. 🔊
The fact my aunt claims to hate children but has seven kids is an interesting paradox. 🔊
While Jack loves to cook, he presents a paradox to the world by constantly making fun of male chefs on television. 🔊
Isn’t it quite the paradox that a woman is often described as being both hot and cold by her husband? 🔊
The politician’s claim that higher taxes are necessary for economic recovery is a paradox which most voters cannot understand. 🔊
While a paradox may be true, it generally sounds as if it is false. 🔊
My grandmother’s paradox is the fact she feels younger as she ages. 🔊
The popular movie is based on a time travel paradox which allows the hero to go back in time and meet his parents before he is born. 🔊
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