Synonyms for counterintuitive
ˌkaʊn tər ɪnˈtu ɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu-coun·ter·in·tu·itive

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1. counterintuitiveadjective

   Antonyms:
   intuitive

2. counterintuitiveadjective

   Antonyms:
   intuitive

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1. counterintuitiveadjective

   contrary to what common sense would suggest

   Antonyms:
   sensible, reasonable

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1. List of paraphrases for "counterintuitive":

   illogical

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1. Michael Blum:

   It's sort of counterintuitive, you think, in these flood-affected areas, these things should be wiped out. But really, things get wiped out, but they come back very quickly. They can become much more abundant than they were prior to flooding.

2. David Marchese:

   Without a continually rising G.D.P., we’re told, we risk social instability, declining standards of living and pretty much any hope of progress, but what about the counterintuitive possibility that our current pursuit of growth, rabid as it is and causing such great ecological harm, might be incurring more costs than gains?

3. Police Cathy Lanier:

   If you're in a position to try and take the gunman down, to take the gunman out, it's the best option for saving lives before police can get there, and that's – you know, that's kind of counterintuitive to what cops always tell people, right ? We always tell people, ‘ Don't, you know, don't take action. Call 911. Don't intervene in the robbery. ’ We've never told people, ‘ Take action. ’ It's a different – this is a different scenario.

4. Michael Grandner:

   It's counterintuitive, but spending time in bed awake turns the bed into the dentist's chair.

5. Phyllis Fagell:

   Whether or not your child appears to be listening to you, let alone taking your advice, they’re taking in everything you say and filing it away for future use, it may be counterintuitive, but if your child pushes back and argues with you, it’s typically because they respect you, value your opinion and want to figure out what you’re thinking and how they can make you proud.