irony · noun
Bedeutungen und Beispiele
Eine Situation, in der das Ergebnis auffallend von dem Erwarteten oder Beabsichtigten abweicht.
The irony was that a scheme designed to save time created an entirely new layer of paperwork.
She appreciated the irony of being asked to lead a workshop on rest during her busiest month.
One of the story's quiet ironies is that the least confident character ultimately makes the bravest decision.
There was a certain irony in watching the campaign for simplicity become increasingly complicated.
Formen
- irony singular
- ironies plural