paradoxically

/ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌpærəˈdɑːksɪkli/ (ame, ipa)

paradoxically — 副詞

1. used when introducing a statement that, on its surface, contradicts itself or co

1.副詞C1
釋義

弔詭地

用以引出與直覺或預期相反的情況

used when introducing a statement that, on its surface, contradicts itself or common sense — for example, when more freedom leads to less happiness, or when staying silent communicates more than speaking does.

例句

Paradoxically, the more Aylin practised her speech, the more nervous she became.

弔詭的是，Aylin 越是練習演講，反而越緊張。

sentence-initial: 'Paradoxically, ...' introduces a counterintuitive observation

The harder Femi tried to fall asleep, paradoxically, the more wide-awake he felt.

Femi 越用力想睡著，弔詭的是，他反而越清醒。

mid-sentence: comma-set 'paradoxically' inside a 'the more ... the more' frame

同義詞
  • ironically

    highlights an outcome opposite to what was intended or hoped for; more about fate than logic

  • counterintuitively

    near-synonym; stresses that the result clashes with what common sense predicts, with less of the 'self-contradicting' feel

  • oddly enough

    informal; softer flag for a surprising fact without the strong logical-contradiction framing

反義詞

文法句型

paradoxically, + clause

clause, paradoxically

用法筆記

Functions as a sentence adverb — sits at the start of a clause, between commas, or before an adjective, signalling that what follows runs against expectation. Frequently pairs with 'the more ... the more', 'although', 'despite', or a 'but' clause.

常見錯誤

❌The food was paradoxically delicious.' (no contradiction shown)
✅Although it looked burnt, the food was paradoxically delicious.
💡'paradoxically' needs a clear contrast or expectation that the rest of the sentence undermines.