counterintuitive
/kəʊntəʊrɪnˈtɪvɪt/ · count.er.in.tu.it.ive
adjective
- Contrary to intuition or common sense. The study's findings were counterintuitive, as they showed that people who exercised regularly were more likely to develop chronic pain.
adverb
- In a way that is contrary to intuition or common sense. The artist's use of bright colors in a dark room was counterintuitive, but it added to the overall effect of the piece.
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Did you know? The concept of counterintuition has been explored in various fields, including psychology, philosophy, and economics, where it is often used to describe situations that defy conventional wisdom or challenge established beliefs.