Meaning
paradoxically
- In a paradoxical, seemingly contradictory, or ironic manner.
In a sentence
Paradossalmente, più cerchi di risparmiare tempo, meno ne hai.
Paradoxically, the more you try to save time, the less you have.
La misura doveva ridurre il traffico ma paradossalmente lo ha peggiorato.
The measure was meant to reduce traffic, but paradoxically made it worse.
Non sembra paradossalmente più semplice partire subito invece di rimandare?
Doesn't it paradoxically seem simpler to leave right away rather than postpone?
Usage notes
- Formed regularly with the suffix '-mente' from the feminine adjective 'paradossale'.