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nonintuitive

/ˌnɑːn.ɪnˈtuː.ɪ.tɪv/
non · in · tu · i · tive
Adverb:nonintuitively
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• adjective

1

Difficult to learn, navigate, or operate without consulting instructions or receiving prior training (especially of software, interfaces, or devices).

Example

"Many users abandoned the new photo-editing software because its menu layout was cluttered and nonintuitive."

2

Not immediately understood or graspable through instinct or natural feeling alone; requiring conscious reasoning, analysis, or formal instruction.

Example

"Quantum mechanics often presents nonintuitive concepts that challenge our everyday understanding of physical reality."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'nonintuitive' simply means not immediately obvious without reasoning or instruction, 'counterintuitive' is stronger, describing something that actively contradicts what common sense or intuition would lead one to expect.

• Rhymes for nonintuitive

• Nearby Words

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nonintrusive
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noninvasive
noninvasively
noninvolved

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonintuitive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonintuitive
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