counterintuitive
adjective/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/
Frequency rank: #17,239 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
contrary to what one would naturally expect or believe.
Example sentence
It may seem counterintuitive, but drinking cold water does not actually cool you down faster than warm water.
Synonyms & related words
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