Paradoxical is an adjective used to describe something that is seemingly CONTRADICTORY or opposed to common sense. It can also refer to a statement that, despite appearing to be false, is actually true. The term is often used in philosophy and literature to describe situations that appear to be illogical or absurd. AMBIGUOUS, COMPLICATED, CONTRADICTORY, and IRONIC are all words that can be used to describe something that is paradoxical. AMBIGUOUS means having more than one possible interpretation, COMPLICATED means having many interrelated parts, CONTRADICTORY means being opposed to each other, and IRONIC means having an unexpected outcome.