2 words match “irony”

• irony noun

  a situation that is strange because it is the opposite of what was expected; saying the opposite of what you mean

  The irony was that the weather expert forgot his umbrella on the rainiest day.

  Like paradox

• wry adjective

  showing mild humor mixed with some annoyance or irony

  She gave a wry smile when the bus broke down again.

  Like ironic, dry