contrarians

[US]/[ˈkɒn.trɪ.ə.rɪ.ənz]/
[UK]/[ˈkɑːn.trɪ.ə.rɪ.ənz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People who oppose or hold views contrary to those of the majority; dissenters.; A person who deliberately acts against the prevailing trend or opinion.

Phrases & Collocations

attracting contrarians

appealing to contrarians

challenging contrarians

contrarian views

contrarian behavior

be contrarians

labeling contrarians

identifying contrarians

influence contrarians

are contrarians

Example Sentences

the contrarians often challenge conventional wisdom and popular opinion.

we need to understand the contrarians' perspective, even if we disagree with it.

being a contrarian isn't about being difficult; it's about critical thinking.

the contrarians in the room questioned the ceo's ambitious plan.

she's a contrarian investor who seeks out undervalued assets.

the contrarians' arguments were surprisingly persuasive, despite their unpopularity.

he's known as a contrarian who goes against the grain.

the contrarians' contrarianism can sometimes be a source of innovation.

many contrarians are motivated by a desire to find the truth.

the contrarians' contrarian stance proved to be correct in the long run.

it's important to distinguish contrarians from simple naysayers.

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