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counter-intuitive

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective counter-intuitive has 1 sense
  1. counterintuitive - contrary to what common sense would suggest
    Antonyms: reasonable, sensible (indirect, via unreasonable)

Definitions from the Web

Counter-intuitive

Definition

Counter-intuitive refers to something that goes against what one would naturally expect or deem as logical.

Part of Speech

Adjective

Senses

  1. Contrary to intuition or common sense.
  2. In opposition to what is generally expected.

Usages

Popular:

1. It is counter-intuitive to think that adding more salt to a dish will make it less salty.

2. The idea that slowing down can improve productivity may be counter-intuitive but has proven to be effective.

Local:

1. In the local culture, it is counter-intuitive to leave shoes on when entering someone's home.

2. For many locals, it may seem counter-intuitive to take a different route home, even if it is faster.

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