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Paradoxical

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Definition

Something that is paradoxical has qualities or features that seem to contradict each other, making it difficult to understand.

Synonyms & similar words

selfcontradictory contradictory inconsistent ironic perverse absurd conflicting paradox enigmatic inexplicable incoherent mystifying puzzling self-contradictory illogical ambiguous incongruous opposite oxymoronic unreasonable incompatible

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