contrarian

con·trar·i·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh n-trair-ee-uh n]
- /kənˈtrɛər i ən/
- /kənˈtreərɪən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-trair-ee-uh n]
- /kənˈtrɛər i ən/

Definitions of contrarian word

countable noun contrarian A contrarian is a person who deliberately behaves in a way that is different from the people around them. 3
noun contrarian a contrary or obstinate person 3
noun contrarian (as modifier) 3
noun contrarian a person who typically acts or thinks in a way contrary to popular or accepted opinion; specif., an investor who seeks to make a profit by acting in opposition to majority opinion, prevailing wisdom, etc., as by buying a company's stock when it is out of favor with the majority of investors 3
adjective contrarian of, by, or being a contrarian 3
noun contrarian a person who takes an opposing view, especially one who rejects the majority opinion, as in economic matters. 1

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Parts of speech for Contrarian

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preposition

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exclamation

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contrarian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for contrarian

noun contrarian

antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
debater — A debater is someone who takes part in debates.
adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.

All 4 Synonyms of contrarian