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paradoxically

American

[par-uh-dok-sik-lee] / ˌpær əˈdɒk sɪk li /

adverb

in a self-contradictory or seemingly self-contradictory way.

Paradoxically, the more we know, the more we identify an increasing number of questions to which we as yet have no answers.

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Etymology

Origin of paradoxically

paradoxical ( def. ) + -ly

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paradoxically

The moon offers a rare opportunity to study the early history of the solar system, he said, but, paradoxically, "our activity can actually hinder scientific exploration."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026

"We have become so accustomed to excess that, paradoxically, today we welcome a forecast of 34C as good news."

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

These minerals are key to the energy transition, but paradoxically, the water used and glaciers destroyed in the process could worsen the effects of climate change for many local communities.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

The fact that retail investors have been wary of the rally is paradoxically good news.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026

And yet so, paradoxically, did her left, her fiance’s gaze boring through her thin silk shade like a second solar power.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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