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COUNTERINTUITIVE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word counterintuitive. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word counterintuitive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COUNTERINTUITIVE

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abnormal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm

• departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development

adjective satellite

• much greater than the normal

confusing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing confusion or disorientation

• lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

contradictory
adjectiveadj
noun

• two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time

adjective satellite

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

• that confounds or contradicts or confuses

• in disagreement

• unable for both to exist or be true at the same time

contrary
adjectiveadj
noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• exact opposition

• a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

adjective satellite

• very opposed in nature or character or purpose

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

• resistant to guidance or discipline

• in an opposing direction

illogical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in correct logical relation

adjective satellite

• lacking orderly continuity

incongruous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

inexplicable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• incapable of being explained or accounted for

paradoxical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

unanticipated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not anticipated

unexpected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not expected or anticipated

unintentional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• done or made or performed with purpose and intent

adjective satellite

• not done with purpose or intent

unreasonable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not reasonable; not showing good judgment

adjective satellite

• beyond normal limits

Alternatives for ABNORMAL

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