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

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contrarian

Assuming this bull market follows a contrarian script, a major top won’t occur until the timers’ bullishness is both wide and deep.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

And based on that contrarian strategy, the options market has helped identify two new ways investors may profit from going against the crowd.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

Lucas described himself as a contrarian, someone driven by doing what others say he can’t.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

This wasn’t a philosophical shift for the sake of being a contrarian.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

“I hadn’t really thought about it, but I guess I was a contrarian too.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez