counterintuitive
Example Sentences
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That might sound counterintuitive to most people, but Platt grew up in the spotlight, and finds the immersive immediacy of live performance soothing.
From Los Angeles Times
So along comes a counterintuitive piece of research from the quants at AQR Capital Management, who say “buy the dip” actually isn’t so great after all, at least not compared to “buy and hold.”
From MarketWatch
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
Launching a new cable network in today’s media environment would seem counterintuitive, with subscribers ditching those channels in favor of streaming services, and some entertainment companies are contemplating cutting channels.
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