ironic
US /aɪˈrɑː.nɪk/
UK /aɪˈrɑː.nɪk/
1.
皮肉な
happening in a way that is contrary to what is expected and typically causes wry amusement because of this
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It's ironic that he's a swimming instructor who's afraid of water.
彼が水が怖い水泳インストラクターだなんて皮肉なことだ。
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Her success was ironic, considering how little effort she put in.
彼女の成功は、ほとんど努力しなかったことを考えると皮肉なものだった。