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contrarian

[ kuh n-trair-ee-uh n ]

/ kənˈtrɛər i ən /

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noun

a person who takes an opposing view, especially one who rejects the majority opinion, as in economic matters.

Origin of contrarian

contr(ary) + -arian

Words nearby contrarian

contrapositive, contrapposto, contraption, contrapuntal, contrapuntist, contrarian, contrariety, contrarily, contrarious, contrariwise, contrary

Example sentences from the Web for contrarian

Instead of decorating every face on the street, Google Glass hit a contrarian rip tide.

You Were Wrong About Miley & Bitcoin: 2014’s Failed Predictions |Nina Strochlic |December 31, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Sen. Rand Paul, however, resisted gushing--in keeping with his contrarian brand.

Kissy-Face The Nation: Washington’s Power Elite Smooch Bob Schieffer |Lloyd Grove |November 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Taylor also said the contrarian nature of the study will likely bring added attention to a field still very much being charted.

Playing Violent Video Games Makes You a Better Person, Study Says |Kevin Zawacki |July 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Sometimes Christopher is called a “contrarian,” but I never thought that label was right.

My Friend and Mentor, Christopher Hitchens |Eli Lake |December 16, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

By then, ever the contrarian, the aging Hopper rebelled the other way.

Dennis Hopper and the Cult of Nonreaders |Tom Folsom |March 8, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for contrarian

contrarian

/ (kənˈtrɛərɪən) /

noun

a contrary or obstinate person
(as modifier)a contrarian investor; contrarian instincts