noun
- a person who opposes or rejects popular opinion, especially in stock trading or politics
adjective
- opposing or rejecting popular opinion; going against prevailing trends
Examples
- The contrarian investor bought stocks when everyone else was selling.
- She took a contrarian view on the proposed policy changes.
- His contrarian nature made him question every popular trend.
- The contrarian argued against the widely accepted theory.
- Contrarian thinking can sometimes lead to profitable investments.
- The politician's contrarian stance set her apart from her peers.