paradoxically
/ˌpɛrəˈdɑksɪkli/
adverb
- 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.
- 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.
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