Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contrarian
noun
/kənˈtrer.i.ən/
Definition
A person who opposes or rejects popular opinion or trends.
Examples
- As a contrarian, she often disagrees with the mainstream viewpoints in discussions.
- The investor took a contrarian approach by buying stocks when everyone else was selling.
- He earned a reputation as a contrarian thinker in the field of economics.
Meaning
Someone who thinks differently from the majority and actively expresses their opposing views.
Synonyms
- opposer
- rebel
- dissenter
- nonconformist
