contrarian
Use Contrarian in a sentence
i noun
a person who takes an opposing view, especially one who rejects the majority opinion, as in economic matters.
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| a contrary or obstinate person(as modifier): a contrarian investor; contrarian instincts | |
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Contrarian
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Word Origin & History
contrarian
1963, from contrary.
"To be in opposition is not to be a nihilist. And there is no decent or charted way of making a living at it. It is something you are, and not something you do." [Christopher Hitchens, "Letters to a Young Contrarian," 2001]
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Example sentences
Viewing the properties in this contrarian paradise can prove difficult, however.
If the hypothesis can not explain this contrarian data, it has no power.
They kept chickens, geese, and a dozen or so contrarian turkeys.
Sad that sticking to your principles should be considered contrarian behaviour.
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