The meaning of COUNTERINTUITIVE is contrary to what one would intuitively expect. How to use counterintuitive in a sentence.

If something is counterintuitive it means it's the opposite of "intuitive" — in other words it's not easily understood in an instinctive, unconscious way. A red light for "go" and a green light for "stop" would …

It may seem counterintuitive to open a shop in the middle of a recession. Steering a sailboat is counterintuitive - you push the tiller the opposite way to the way you want to go. His careful and …

counterintuitive (ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv) adj 1. (of an idea, proposal, etc) seemingly contrary to common sense

counterintuitive in American English (ˈkaʊntərɪnˈtuɪtɪv , ˈkaʊntərɪnˈtjuɪtɪv ) adjective contrary to an intuitive belief or to commonsense expectations

COUNTERINTUITIVE definition: counter to what intuition would lead one to expect. See examples of counterintuitive used in a sentence.

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Nov 23, 2025 · counterintuitive (comparative more counterintuitive, superlative most counterintuitive) Contrary to intuition or common sense.

COUNTERINTUITIVE meaning: different from what you would expect not agreeing with what seems right or natural

Definition of counterintuitive adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.