How to Use counterintuitive in a Sentence

counterintuitive

adjective
Definition of counterintuitivenext
  • It may seem counterintuitive, but we do burn calories when we are sleeping.
  • One of the keys for Schwartz to learn is counterintuitive to why he was brought here: slow down.
    — Dan Labbe, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2021
  • That leads us to the counterintuitive reading of the Rorschach test.
    — Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion, Star Tribune, 28 May 2021
  • One of the best (and counterintuitive) ways to get ahead in your career isn’t about you at all.
    — Amy Blaschka, Forbes, 5 June 2021
  • The way Phaedra’s like, ‘Don’t come for the Housewives,’ is so counterintuitive to what the game’s about.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Write a to-do list This one might seem a bit counterintuitive.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2023
  • This may seem counterintuitive, but healthy roots will lead to higher yields through the course of the season.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Taking one of the best players in the NFL off the field every once in a while might seem counterintuitive.
    — Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Jan. 2022
  • Seeing an increase in both dry and wet events may sound counterintuitive, but the physics are two sides of the same coin.
    — Kasha Patel, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The booked and busy tend to get back to people more quickly which may sound counterintuitive, but hear me out.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Braves Seem a little counterintuitive to rank clubs from the same league 1-2?
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2022
  • The design of this hood intake is counterintuitive, but that bit near the windshield sucks in cold air.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 26 Oct. 2023
  • While that might seem counterintuitive, many of the top trends rely on smart home features to make your space more spa-like.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The Cardinal went ahead and wore their black road tops, which would seem counterintuitive on such a hot day.
    — Eric Olson, ajc, 12 June 2021
  • The idea of large snowstorms may seem counterintuitive at a time when the world’s climate is getting warmer.
    — Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022
  • The one minor flaw: The top handle placement is a bit counterintuitive, placed on the side of the suitcase further from your body.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2023
  • But that counterintuitive mix of tones is Bob Trevino Likes It in a nutshell.
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2024
  • That's because too much total rest post-workout is counterintuitive to the way the body works.
    — Zane Pickett, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
  • The whole thing was hugely counterintuitive—the worse the odds of winning became, the more people wanted to play.
    — Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Seems counterintuitive, given how many people are working from home, but the Loop is home to some of the best new food in Chicago.
    — chicagotribune.com, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Some rules end up running counterintuitive to their care for kids with autism.
    — Nancy Guan, ajc, 13 Mar. 2022
  • The third and final reason is a bit more tricky and seems slightly counterintuitive.
    — Alena Botros, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Halfway through a snap, Gilmore makes a move that seems counterintuitive.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2022
  • This may sound counterintuitive, but try the hardest task first.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
  • The feature might sound counterintuitive compared to what Apple is trying to pull off with the iPhone.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 8 June 2021
  • This is not the kind of play to abandon you in a dark alley, even if Cephus’s distaste for city life is the most compelling and counterintuitive part of the story.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 6 June 2024
  • The idea that whole milk can be as good for health as skim or low-fat milk may sound counterintuitive, said Mozaffarian.
    — Phil Galewitz, oregonlive, 13 July 2023
  • Sticking with Caruso, which seems to be the idea in Chicago, would be counterintuitive.
    — Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • This aligns with Sailor's research on the counterintuitive effect lakes can sometimes have on urban heat.
    — Joan Meiners, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
  • This one might sound counterintuitive—how can taking time off from your business actually help it?
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

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