How to Use counterintuitive in a Sentence

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• It may seem counterintuitive, but we do burn calories when we are sleeping.
• Write a to-do list This one might seem a bit counterintuitive.
  — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2023
• This may seem counterintuitive, but healthy roots will lead to higher yields through the course of the season.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2024
• Seeing an increase in both dry and wet events may sound counterintuitive, but the physics are two sides of the same coin.
  — Kasha Patel, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Mar. 2023
• Braves Seem a little counterintuitive to rank clubs from the same league 1-2?
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2022
• The design of this hood intake is counterintuitive, but that bit near the windshield sucks in cold air.
  — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 26 Oct. 2023
• While that might seem counterintuitive, many of the top trends rely on smart home features to make your space more spa-like.
  — Jamie Gold, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
• The one minor flaw: The top handle placement is a bit counterintuitive, placed on the side of the suitcase further from your body.
  — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2023
• But that counterintuitive mix of tones is Bob Trevino Likes It in a nutshell.
  — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024
• The whole thing was hugely counterintuitive—the worse the odds of winning became, the more people wanted to play.
  — Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2022
• The third and final reason is a bit more tricky and seems slightly counterintuitive.
  — Alena Botros, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2024
• Halfway through a snap, Gilmore makes a move that seems counterintuitive.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2022
• This may sound counterintuitive, but try the hardest task first.
  — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
• The idea that whole milk can be as good for health as skim or low-fat milk may sound counterintuitive, said Mozaffarian.
  — Phil Galewitz, oregonlive, 13 July 2023
• Sticking with Caruso, which seems to be the idea in Chicago, would be counterintuitive.
  — Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
• Holmes’s counterintuitive idea to turn around the team began with trading away the team’s most valuable player.
  — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 21 Nov. 2023
• To the couples and friends gathered for a night out under the glitter of a giant disco ball, this may seem counterintuitive.
  — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023
• This may sound counterintuitive, but the company could have a point.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2022
• The classic teenage rebellion and the desire to get free — which is counterintuitive — was mind-blowing for me.
  — Matthew Jacobs, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024
• This might sound counterintuitive, but having a cold bag will help keep the ice intact for longer periods of time.
  — Casey Clark, Popular Mechanics, 6 May 2023
• The speed the boat is producing, 14 to 16 knots, feels counterintuitive given the actual wind speed.
  — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 July 2023
• This might seem counterintuitive, but time is necessary to plan and to cohere as a movement.
  — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 31 May 2022
• This may make the removal of Google logins seem counterintuitive.
  — Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
• More than anything, though, the sympathy the show has for actors and artists feels counterintuitive and compelling.
  — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2022
• And television was a very counterintuitive medium to enlist as an aid in this process.
  — Robert English, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022
• There is something so counterintuitive about the claim that God became human that the minds of those who but entertain the notion change willy-nilly.
  — Robert Barron, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2024
• Planning for what will happen if the job doesn’t work out is counterintuitive and unpleasant, says Lazar.
  — Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2023
• This may seem counterintuitive, but Baker’s mood boards, while fun for her, are really for us.
  — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024
• Diver’s next piece of advice may sound counterintuitive given the subject of his book.
  — Norman Vanamee, Town & Country, 25 July 2022
• While grains in a tart may seem counterintuitive, whole grains like quinoa or barley are nutrient power hitters and can add some extra bulk to the meal.
  — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 30 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024