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contrarian

[kuhn-trair-ee-uhn] / kənˈtrɛər i ən /
NOUN
one who takes an opposing view
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The next several weeks therefore will be a test of contrarian analysis.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

“We do not believe it is an indicator of soured investments, but rather part of the process—being contrarian is a necessary condition for this opportunity set,” Arini wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

An exquisite anthology of Cohn’s writing from his early days through the present, “Corner Boy” bristles with the electric, contrarian voice of a working cultural critic.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

And amid the doomsaying, streaks of contrarian optimism are starting to emerge.

From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026

Instead, Charity decides to ask herself the contrarian questions of the world, because unique questions will always yield unique answers.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman


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