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counterintuitive

How to use counterintuitive in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for counterintuitive.

Editorial note

At its heart, it's really an anti-competitive practice, though that may seem counterintuitive.

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Quick take

contrary to what common sense would suggest

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of counterintuitive gathered in one view.

adjective

contrary to what common sense would suggest

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for counterintuitive.

adjective

contrary to what common sense would suggest

Example sentences

1

At its heart, it's really an anti-competitive practice, though that may seem counterintuitive.

2

It's the first comment to say that it's a silly way of encoding the form as utf-8 when utf8="" will also do the same thing, even though it's counterintuitive.

3

Feedly is an example of an app that is extremely over-designed in a counterintuitive way.

4

Interesting point that big government provoked the advancement of the hyperloop idea - counterintuitive idea, and clearly yes.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use counterintuitive in a sentence?

At its heart, it's really an anti-competitive practice, though that may seem counterintuitive.

What does counterintuitive mean?

contrary to what common sense would suggest

What part of speech is counterintuitive?

counterintuitive is commonly used as adjective.