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.

中文 一种文学或修辞手法，其中预期的意思与字面意思相反，或事件与预期相反。

Example

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