contrarian
/kənˈtrɛəriən/noun★Intermediate— someone who opposes popular opinion
informal
A person who holds opinions contrary to prevailing ones, often intentionally.
She’s a contrarian thinker, always questioning mainstream ideas.
She challenges widely accepted beliefs and ideas.
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Often used in discussions about finance, politics, or social trends.
Collocations
contrarian viewan opinion that opposes the majoritycontrarian investorsomeone who invests against market trends
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in finance
In investing, a contrarian buys when others sell and vice versa.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid overgeneralization
Not all contrarians are correct—sometimes the majority is right.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'contra' (against) + '-arian' (suffix denoting a person). First recorded in the 19th century.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in finance to describe investors who bet against market trends. Can also describe people who intentionally oppose popular opinions.
Word Breakdown
contra
against
prefix-arian
a person characterized by
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