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counterintuitive

[koun-ter-in-too-i-tiv, -tyoo-] / ˌkaʊn tər ɪnˈtu ɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu- /


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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

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

It sounds counterintuitive — after all, aren’t luxury brands based on the concept of exclusivity?

From Los Angeles Times

“I wanted to cast people who were somewhat counterintuitive,” says Ross.

From Los Angeles Times