April 28, 2026
paradox
/ˈparədɒks/noun
A statement that appears to contradict itself yet might still be true.
Example sentences
- “It's a strange paradox that the busiest people often find the most free time.”
- “The paradox of choice is that more options can make people less happy.”
Loosely used for any surprising contradiction; logicians reserve it for statements that genuinely defeat themselves.