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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contrarian

/kɒntrɛˈriən/ adjective · British & US
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What does contrarian mean?

adjective

A person who takes an opposite or contrary view from the majority or from what is generally accepted. A contrarian investor is one who invests in a way that is opposite to the prevailing market trend.

Example

"The contrarian investor made a fortune by buying stocks when everyone else was selling."

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