contrarian
/kənˈtrɛriən/
noun
- A person who opposes or rejects popular opinion, often deliberately taking an opposite position.
- The investor is a well-known contrarian, buying stocks when others are selling.
- In the meeting, she played the contrarian to make sure all sides were considered.
- He's a contrarian who always argues against whatever everyone else believes.
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adjective
- Opposing or rejecting popular opinion; deliberately going against the majority.
- The article offers a contrarian perspective on the benefits of social media.
- His contrarian investment strategy has paid off during market downturns.
- She takes a contrarian view on climate policy, questioning mainstream assumptions.