What does counterintuitive mean?
Counterintuitive means Contrary to intuition or common sense..
Counterintuitive
/ˌkaʊntəɹɪnˈtuɪtɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
Contrary to intuition or common sense..
Example Sentences
With the students who worked on drafts in class, a number of aspects of lexicography proved challenging and counterintuitive.
Synonyms for counterintuitive
Antonyms for counterintuitive
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Word Forms
- more counterintuitive
- most counterintuitive
- counter-intuitive
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for counterintuitive?
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What is the opposite of counterintuitive?
Possible antonyms include intuitive.
How do you use counterintuitive in a sentence?
With the students who worked on drafts in class, a number of aspects of lexicography proved challenging and counterintuitive.
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