counterintuitive
adjective
coun·ter·in·tu·i·tive
ˌkau̇n-tər-in-ˈtü-ə-tiv 
-ˈtyü-
: contrary to what one would intuitively expect
As counterintuitive as it may seem, the universe has no center, and it has no boundary.—
Jim Bell
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It may seem counterintuitive, but we do burn calories when we are sleeping.
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—Lily Templeton, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
Floating parallel to the shore—going with the flow, although counterintuitive—brings you into dry land.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Given the hospital’s commitment to children’s health and well-being, this support seems counterintuitive.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
Those with slick, shiny complexions may be wary of introducing more moisture—understandably—but the best moisturizer for oily skin can prove not only vital for overall skin health, but may also reduce skin’s oil levels, as counterintuitive as that may seem.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Counterintuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterintuitive. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.
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