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counterintuitive positions

[ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv pəˈzɪʃənz]
noun phrasepl: counterintuitive positions
posições contraintuitivas
1. Stances, viewpoints, or arguments that contradict what one would naturally expect or believe based on instinct or common sense
The scientist presented counterintuitive positions about quantum mechanics that challenged conventional thinking.
O cientista apresentou posições contraintuitivas sobre mecânica quântica que desafiavam o pensamento convencional.
2. Opinions or stands that go against intuitive reasoning or popular belief
His counterintuitive positions on economic policy surprised many economists.
Suas posições contraintuitivas sobre política econômica surpreenderam muitos economistas.
Synonyms
paradoxical positionsunconventional positionscontrary positionsunexpected positionsanti-intuitive positions
Antonyms
intuitive positionsobvious positionsexpected positionscommon-sense positions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posições contraintuitivas
Standard usage in academic and intellectual discourse
São Paulo
posições contra o senso comum
More colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
posições contraintuitivas
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
posições contraintuitivas
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

go against the grain
swimming against the current
think outside the box
challenge conventional wisdom
take a contrarian stance
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