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contrarian

[ kuhn-trair-ee-uhn ]

noun

  1. a person who takes an opposing view, especially one who rejects the majority opinion, as in economic matters.


contrarian

/ kənˈtrɛərɪən /

noun

    1. a contrary or obstinate person
    2. ( as modifier )

      a contrarian investor

      contrarian instincts



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Instead of decorating every face on the street, Google Glass hit a contrarian rip tide.

Two male journalists, one conservative and one contrarian, were to debate abortion at Oxford University earlier this week.

Sen. Rand Paul, however, resisted gushing--in keeping with his contrarian brand.

Taylor also said the contrarian nature of the study will likely bring added attention to a field still very much being charted.

Sometimes Christopher is called a “contrarian,” but I never thought that label was right.

Immo contrarian., ni fallor, Christiana antiquitas tenuit doctrinam.

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