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Paradoxically
/pˌæɹədˈɒksɪkli/
/ˌpɛɹəˈdɑksəkəɫi/, /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑksəkɫi/paradoxically
01
in a way that seems opposite to what one would expect
paradoxically
adv
paradoxical
adj
paradox
n
Example
The artist's abstract paintings, paradoxically, conveyed a profound sense of order and chaos simultaneously.
Paradoxically, her fear of failure became the driving force behind her remarkable success.
The policy, paradoxically, aimed at reducing traffic congestion led to more road closures and increased delays.
Paradoxically, the quieter the room became, the louder the ticking of the clock seemed.
His decision to work fewer hours paradoxically resulted in increased productivity.
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