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paradoxical

adjective

Seeming contradictory or contrary to expectation, sometimes while expressing a valid insight.

Seemingly contradictory

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self-contradictory apparently contradictory counterintuitive puzzling

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perverse

adjective

Deliberately contrary to what is expected or reasonable; also contrary in an unexpected way.

Deliberately contrary

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contrary obstinate wayward willful unreasonable recalcitrant

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pessimism

noun

A tendency to expect unfavorable outcomes.

Expectation of bad outcomes

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gloom gloominess negativity despondency

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