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Contrarian (noun) means someone who enjoys taking the opposite view to most other people, often out of stubbornness rather than genuine disagreement.

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Someone who enjoys taking the opposite view to most other people, often out of stubbornness rather than genuine disagreement.

(finance) An investor whose view of where the market is heading goes against what most other investors think.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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 the meaning of contrarian?

"contrarian" (noun) means someone who enjoys taking the opposite view to most other people, often out of stubbornness rather than genuine disagreement.

What are the different meanings of contrarian?

"contrarian" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who enjoys taking the opposite view to most other people, often out of stubbornness rather than genuine disagreement; 2. (finance) An investor whose view of where the market is heading goes against what most other investors think.