Counterintuitive vs. Unintuitive: What's the Difference?
Counterintuitive and Unintuitive Definitions
Counterintuitive
Contrary to what intuition or common sense would indicate
"Scientists made clear what may at first seem counterintuitive, that the capacity to be pleasant toward a fellow creature is ... hard work" (Natalie Angier).
Unintuitive
Not intuitive, not easily graspable by intuition
Counterintuitive
Contrary to intuition or common sense.
Unintuitive
In particular, counterintuitive; counter to what one's intuition expects.
Counterintuitive
Contrary to what common sense would suggest
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