counterclockwise adj. + Add to list US //ˌkaʊnɝˈkɫɔkwaɪz// UK //kˈaʊntəklˌɒkwaɪz// coun·ter·clock·wise SynonymsAntonymsEtymology Synonyms anticlockwisecontraclockwise Antonyms clockwiseOrigin From counter- + clock + -wise.