Counterintuitive meaning
When treating someone badly makes him like you more instead of less, this is an example of something that is counterintuitive. Contrary to an intuitive belief or to commonsense expectations. Contrary to what intuition or common sense would indicate.
What is counterintuitive in psychology?
Counterintuitive means contrary to what seems intuitively right or correct. A counterintuitive proposition is one that does not seem likely to be true when assessed using intuition or gut feelings. ... This might occur in instances where intuition changes with knowledge.
How do you use the word counterintuitive?
Counterintuitive in a Sentence ?
- To many people it appears counterintuitive that eating more meals can help trigger weight loss.
- The article's counterintuitive tips for getting the partner of my dreams are techniques I never would have attempted.
