paradox

/PAIR-uh-doks/noun

a seemingly absurd statement that may prove true

The paradox of choice: more options, less satisfaction.
Synonyms
contradiction, puzzle, enigma
Antonyms
truism
Memory hook
para (against) + doxa (opinion): truth against expectation.

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