Irony
noun
A contrast between expectation and reality
“The irony was that the scholar who championed openness kept his own methods entirely secret.”
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What does irony mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotStraightforward coincidence
- NotCareful planning
- NotLoud surprise
Nearby words
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