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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Contrarian' in a Sentence

"A person who holds a contrary view, particularly someone who disagrees with the majority opinion, especially in economic matters." more

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Tim is a contrarian who always prefers vanilla ice cream when everyone else wants chocolate.
Jake, the contrarian, enjoys eating his dessert before the main course.
While everyone in the group wanted pizza, Emma, being a contrarian, suggested trying a new sushi place.
While everyone wanted chocolate ice cream, Tom, being a contrarian, chose vanilla.

Contrarian

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nounA person who holds a contrary view, particularly someone who disagrees with the majority opinion, especially in economic matters.
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Last Updated On: June 2, 2024
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