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bn:00047530n

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irony

Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs WordNet 3.0

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Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Contradiction between circumstances and expectations; condition contrary to what might be expected. Wiktionary

Condition contrary to expectations. Wiktionary (translation)

The irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

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irony

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irony