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

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 …

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 …

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

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

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

Definition of 'counterintuitive' counterintuitive in American English (ˈkaʊntərɪnˈtuɪtɪv ; ˈkaʊntərɪnˈtjuɪtɪv ) adjective contrary to an intuitive belief or to common-sense expectations

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

When something is described as counterintuitive, it implies that a person’s initial reaction or belief about the situation opposes what actually may be correct or beneficial.

Counterintuitive definition: Contrary to what intuition or common sense would indicate.