contrarian in German

contrarian in German is konträr, Querdenker, Querdenkerin — contrarian means a person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite.

contrarian in German

konträr

adj

Liking or tending to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people. [from late 20th c.]

Querdenker

noun

A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite. [from mid 20th c.]

Querdenkerin

noun

A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite. [from mid 20th c.]

Querkopf

noun

A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite. [from mid 20th c.]

What does "contrarian" mean?

noun A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite.
noun A financial investor who tends to have an opinion of market trends at variance with most others.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "contrarian" in German?

"contrarian" in German is konträr, Querdenker, Querdenkerin. contrarian means: A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite.

Are there other ways to say "contrarian" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "contrarian": konträr, Querdenker, Querdenkerin, Querkopf.

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