paradoxically

American  

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

adverb

1. 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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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• ultraparadoxically
  adverb
• unparadoxically
  adverb
• nonparadoxically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of paradoxically

paradoxical ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

But paradoxically it may be his reputation, more than anything else, that drives interest in this venture.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Covert actions can actually support diplomacy by showing an enemy that armed conflict would fail and, paradoxically, lead to de-escalation, say practitioners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“In that scenario, higher yields could paradoxically reinforce demand for silver and gold as portfolio hedges.”

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

In public, by contrast, full individuality is achieved, paradoxically, by those who are able to consider themselves members of the crowd.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez