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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

contrarianism

/kɒntrəˈreɪnɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does contrarianism mean?

noun

The practice of taking an opposing view or stance, often for the sake of argument or to challenge prevailing opinions. A contrarian investor, for example, might buy stocks that are expected to decline in value.

Example

"The economist's contrarianism was evident in her argument that the market would recover despite the economic downturn."

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