paradoxical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
    self-contradictory.
    • it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking

WordNet

Par`a*dox"ic*al adjective
Definitions
  1. Of the nature of a paradox.
  2. Inclined to paradoxes, or to tenets or notions contrary to received opinions. Southey. -- Par`a*dox"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Par`a*dox"ic*al*ness, n.

Webster 1913