counterintuitive

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This will seem counterintuitive, especially in the era of rapid-fire trading and zero-dated options, when every hour seems like a chance to make money.

From Barron's

This will seem counterintuitive, especially in the era of rapid-fire trading and zero-dated options, when every hour seems like a chance to make money.

From Barron's

While it may seem counterintuitive to describe tornadoes as "small-scale," a twister's funnel does not cover the large areas of mileage captured by hurricanes, blizzards, thunderstorms and other extreme weather events.

From Salon

Not using insurance for prescriptions seems counterintuitive, but in some cases “it may ultimately help you save money in the long run,” Donovan says.

From Washington Post

It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the most productive strategies for feeling connected is to develop and nurture diverse friendships and get to know people who are different from us.

From Washington Post