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Synonyms for Counterintuitive

Noun: paradoxical, contradictory, enigmatic

Adjective: perplexing, baffling, puzzling, confounding, mind-boggling

Example Sentences:

Paradoxical: The fact that exercise can make you feel more energized despite expending energy seems paradoxical.

Contradictory: The student's actions were contradictory to his words, causing confusion among his peers.

Enigmatic: The Mona Lisa's smile remains enigmatic, leaving art enthusiasts pondering its meaning.

Perplexing: The math problem proved to be perplexing even for the top students in the class.

Baffling: The magician's trick was so baffling that no one in the audience could figure out how it was done.

Puzzling: The detective found a puzzling clue at the crime scene, which he couldn't decipher right away.

Confound: The sudden change in weather confounded the meteorologists, as their predictions were completely off.

Mind-boggling: The complexity of quantum mechanics is mind-boggling, making it difficult for many to understand.

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You may find helpful books on counterintuitive thinking:

• Counterintuitive: What 4 Million Teenagers Wish We Knew
• Paradox: The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics
• Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers