Paradox Synonyms

15 paradox synonyms include contradiction, contradiction in terms, self-contradiction, inconsistency, incongruity, anomaly, conflict, and enigma. Paradox is a noun, and its antonyms are consistency and certainty. Here are some additional synonyms for "paradox" with example sentences.

Another word for Paradox

15 other ways to say paradox.

  • self-contradiction  
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  • puzzle  
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  • oxymoron  
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  • oddity  
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  • mystery  
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  • inconsistency  
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  • incongruity  
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  • enigma  
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  • conundrum  
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  • contradiction in terms  
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  • contradiction  
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  • conflict
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  • antinomy  
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  • anomaly  
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  • absurdity
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Use paradox in a Sentence

His calm anger was a paradox.

Life is often a paradox itself.

Success sometimes brings a paradox of loneliness.

The paradox intrigued many philosophers deeply.