irony · noun
Significados y ejemplos
Una situación cuyo resultado difiere de forma llamativa de lo esperado o pretendido.
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.
Formas
- irony singular
- ironies plural