paradoxically

/ˌpɛrəˈdɑksɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that seems impossible or contradictory, but may be true.
    • Paradoxically, the quietest student in class often had the most insightful ideas.
    • Paradoxically, the more she practiced, the more nervous she became before performances.
    • The medication, paradoxically, can cause the very symptoms it is meant to treat.
  2. Used to introduce a statement that is surprising because it contradicts what one would expect.
    • Paradoxically, the busiest people often find the most time to help others.
    • The company's profits increased, but paradoxically, employee morale dropped.
    • Paradoxically, the simplest solutions are sometimes the hardest to see.