irony

Definition

A literary or rhetorical device where the intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning, or when events turn out contrary to expectations.

한국어 문자적 의미와 실제 의도가 반대가 되는 문학적 또는 수사적 기법, 또는 기대와 반대되는 사건.

Example

"The irony of the situation was that he locked himself out of his house while trying to install a new security system."