contrarian

American  

[kuhn-trair-ee-uhn] / kənˈtrɛər i ən /

noun

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

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contrarian British  

/ kənˈtrɛərɪən /

noun

1. 1. a contrary or obstinate person

   2. ( as modifier )

      a contrarian investor

      contrarian instincts

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Etymology

Origin of contrarian

contr(ary) + -arian

Example Sentences

Finally, there’s a big leadership question at Apple, and Ives has a somewhat contrarian view of what would be considered good news on that front.

From MarketWatch

Forget the Fed — tracking GIFs on Stocktwits might be the ultimate contrarian indicator.

From MarketWatch

As contrarian analysts have long noted, markets are far more likely to rally during times of extreme pessimism than extreme optimism.

From MarketWatch

The former Conservative cabinet member doesn’t really seem sorry—he relishes being a contrarian and built a reputation as the member of Parliament representing the 18th century.

From The Wall Street Journal

The event, advertised as “a conference for thoughtcrime,” had speakers discuss their most contrarian ideas, from time travel and aliens to immortality.

From The Wall Street Journal