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
Jim BellExamples of counterintuitive in a Sentence
It may seem counterintuitive, but we do burn calories when we are sleeping.
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The scenario might seem counterintuitive, given that numerous states prohibit felons from holding state or local office and even restrict their right to vote.
—David Nakamura, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
While that may sound counterintuitive for global warming, cold temperatures also come along with climate change.
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David Nakamura, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
While that may sound counterintuitive for global warming, cold temperatures also come along with climate change.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Counterintuitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterintuitive. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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