counterintuitive
Example Sentences
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The reaction might seem counterintuitive considering the top-line miss.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Gold’s counterintuitive performance since the Iran war began is therefore not an exception but entirely consistent with the historical record.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
And yet, as counterintuitive as it may sound, Smith dedicated time and effort during spring training to improving his framing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
That companies embracing AI are increasing entry-level hiring might seem counterintuitive.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He did what was counterintuitive but smart—what was manifestly hard to do but he knew was the right thing to do.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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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