coun·ter·in·tu·i·tive (koun t r- n-t  -tv, -ty-)adj. Contrary to what intuition or common sense would indicate: "Scientists made clear what may at first seem counterintuitive, that the capacity to be pleasant toward a fellow creature is ... hard work" (Natalie Angier). coun ter·in·tui·tive·ly adv. |
coun•ter•in•tu•i•tive (ˌkaʊn tər ɪnˈtu ɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu-)
adj.
counter to what intuition would lead one to expect.
[1960–65]
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | counterintuitive - contrary to what common sense would suggest unreasonable - not reasonable; not showing good judgment |
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