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paradoxical Synonyms

Another word for paradoxical

Choosing another word for paradoxical depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Seemingly absurd or self-contradictory, yet proving to be true or valid upon closer investigation.

Usage Example

"It is a self-contradictory truth that strict boundaries often provide people with a greater sense of creative freedom."

Strongest
self-contradictory
contradictory
Strong
counterintuitive
incongruous
oxymoronic
conflicting
inconsistent
anomalous

• adjective (Context 2)

Having contradictory or conflicting qualities, phases, or characteristics (of a person, condition, or phenomenon).

Usage Example

"The patient experienced a conflicting reaction to the sedative, becoming increasingly agitated instead of calm."

Strong
conflicting
contradictory
anomalous
inconsistent
enigmatic
Weak
ambivalent

Opposites of paradoxical

The opposite of paradoxical shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

consistent
typical
logical
expected
straightforward
self-evident
predictable
coherent
See all opposites of paradoxical

• Nearby Words

paradise fish
paradisical
paradox
paradoxical
paradoxically
paradrop
paraffin

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Paradoxical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/paradoxical
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