Contrary to what common sense or intuition would suggest.
counter+intuitive
Shared component: intuitive · based on feeling
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intuitive
based on feeling
Related forms: intuitive · 2 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesIn a way that is contrary to what common sense or intuition would suggest.
counter+intuitive+ly
Shared component: intuitive · based on feeling