paradoxically
adv.in a way that seems strange or impossible because it is the opposite of what you would expect. You use this when two things that seem to contradict each other are actually true.
adv.in a manner that seems self-contradictory or logically inconsistent. Often used to introduce a situation where two opposing facts or results coexist.
“Paradoxically, the more you try to hide it, the more obvious it becomes.”
“Paradoxically, the most successful companies often fail because they become too comfortable with their own success.”
“Paradoxically, the very technology designed to connect us globally has also created a sense of profound isolation for many individuals who feel they are missing out on real-life experiences.”
“Paradoxically, though, there is a growing crunch in launch availability.”
“Paradoxically, the aggregate defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok – and subsequent drop into Tin Pot – has increased Rangers’ chances of winning a trophy under McInnes.”
From paradoxical + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.