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counterintuitive

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coun·ter·in·tu·i·tive  (kountr-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).
counter·in·tui·tive·ly adv.
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Adj.1.counterintuitive - contrary to what common sense would suggest
unreasonable - not reasonable; not showing good judgment


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