No. 14,767 in German
paradoxerweise
"Paradoxerweise" means "paradoxically."
In a sentence
Paradoxerweise wurde das Projekt ein Erfolg, obwohl viele Schwierigkeiten auftraten.
Paradoxically, the project succeeded despite encountering many difficulties.
Used to highlight an unexpected outcome contrary to assumptions.
Er entschied sich paradoxerweise gegen die sicherere Option und hatte dennoch Glück.
Paradoxically, he chose against the safer option and still had luck.
Illustrates a surprising contradiction between action and result.
Paradoxerweise schien die Lösung des Problems es nur zu verschlimmern.
Paradoxically, solving the problem seemed to worsen it.
Emphasizes the contradictory nature of cause and effect.
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