Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

PARADOX

Ambiguity

The most appropriate synonym of the word paradox is ambiguity.

• Paradox is a statement that seems contradictory or opposed to common sense but may actually be true.
• Ambiguity is a statement that has more than one possible meaning.

The other words do not have the same meaning as paradox.

• Waylay means "to stop and attack someone unexpectedly."
• Debacle means "a complete failure."
• Shambles means "a state of complete disorder or confusion."