cosmic irony
chiefly Literary Criticism
noun
Incongruity between human intentions or expectations and the actual outcome of events, as seemingly orchestrated by fate or providence; the use of such incongruity as a literary device.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Atlantic Monthly.
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