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counterintuitively
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial counterintuitively has 1 sense
  1. counterintuitively - in a counterintuitive manner
    Derived from adjective     counterintuitive1

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Counterintuitively

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a way that is contrary to what one would expect or think

Examples:

  1. Sense: Contrary to common belief

    2. Counterintuitively, eating small amounts of healthy fats can actually help with weight loss.

  2. Sense: Unexpectedly or paradoxically

    3. The medicine, counterintuitively, caused drowsiness instead of providing energy.

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