Paradox

How to pronounce paradox

US: /ˈpær.ə.dɑːks/

UK: /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

Examples

It is a paradox that in a world of abundance, many people still go hungry.

The paradox of choice suggests that having too many options can lead to dissatisfaction.

She found it a paradox that the more he tried to impress her, the less she was attracted to him.