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Counterintuitive

Verb / ˈtɜ:ɪˈntu: / Another word for counterintuitive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Counterintuitive means something that goes against what you would expect or seems to be the opposite of what you would think.

Synonyms & similar words

contrary unexpected paradoxical confusing perplexing illogical incongruous unpredictable puzzling baffling surprising aberrant anomalous odd unusual strange weird peculiar atypical unconventional

Example sentences

  1. 1. It was counterintuitive for the butterfly to fly towards the fire.
  2. 2. The scientist's findings were counterintuitive and challenged previous theories.
  3. 3. The maze had a counterintuitive design that made it difficult to find the exit.
  4. 4. It may seem counterintuitive, but sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to take a break and relax.
  5. 5. The magician's trick was counterintuitive, as he made the coin disappear when it should have been visible.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen.' - Albert Einstein
  • 2. 'The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.' - Albert Einstein
  • 3. 'The counterintuitive ideas are always the most interesting.' - David Byrne

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