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Another word for counterintuitive

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• adjective (Context 1)

Contrary to what one would naturally expect or what seems obvious through intuition or common sense.

Usage Example

"Steering into a skid on an icy road feels completely paradoxical, yet it is the safest way to regain control of the vehicle."

Strong
paradoxical
unexpected
Weak
surprising
baffling
perverse

Opposites of counterintuitive

The opposite of counterintuitive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

intuitive
self-evident
obvious
commonsense
expected
predictable
natural
See all opposites of counterintuitive

• Nearby Words

counterfeiter
counterflow
counterforce
counterintuitive
counterintuitively
counterman
countermeasure

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Counterintuitive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/counterintuitive
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