counterintuitive
Example Sentences
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By pursuing this counterintuitive strategy, Montezemolo transformed Ferrari into a new kind of company—like Hermès smashed together with Manchester United.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It sounds counterintuitive, but I love getting ready for the first real meal after a spring clean.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
The idea that convection can occur within an ice sheet may seem counterintuitive at first.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026
Gold is typically considered a haven in periods of geopolitical volatility, so its price rise amid talks of de-escalation appears counterintuitive.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Sound and light, Doppler argued, behaved according to universal and natural laws—even if these were deeply counterintuitive to ordinary viewers or listeners.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing counterintuitive
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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"Marita's Bargain," Vocabulary from the essay
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