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contrarian
[ kuhn-trair-ee-uhn ]
/ 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.
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Origin of contrarian
Words nearby contrarian
contrapositive, contrapposto, contraption, contrapuntal, contrapuntist, contrarian, contrariety, contrarily, contrarious, contrariwise, contrary
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contrarian
/ (kənˈtrɛərɪən) /
noun
- a contrary or obstinate person
- (as modifier)a contrarian investor; contrarian instincts
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