English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

contrarian

Contrarian (noun) 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.

noun
1
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.
2
A financial investor who tends to have an opinion of market trends at variance with most others.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “contrarian” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Rhymes for contrarian

See all rhymes for contrarian →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of contrarian?

"contrarian" (noun) 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.

What are the different meanings of contrarian?

"contrarian" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. A financial investor who tends to have an opinion of market trends at variance with most others.

Definitions from wiktionary, CC BY-SA