kən.ˈtrerēən, (ˌ)kän- noun
( -s -s )
Etymology: contrary + -an (I)
1. : a person who buys shares of stock when most other investors are selling and sells when they are buying
2. : a person who takes a contrary position or attitude
• contrarian " adjective
• con·trar·i·an·ism -izəm noun