counterintuitive

Word parts

counter- + intuitive

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌkaʊntəɹɪnˈtuɪtɪv/ or [ˌkʰaʊɾ̃ɚɪnˈtʰuɪɾɪv]

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Adjective

Positive counterintuitive

Comparative more counterintuitive

Superlative most counterintuitive

1. If something is counterintuitive, it is contrary to the use of common sense.