counterintuitive
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuɪtɪv/
adjective
- Contrary to what common sense or intuition would expect; not obvious or logical at first glance.
- It may seem counterintuitive, but eating more frequently can actually help you lose weight.
- It is counterintuitive that slowing down can sometimes make you more productive.
- The counterintuitive result of the experiment surprised even the lead researcher.
Synonyms