Main Entry: con·trar·i·an

Pronunciation: \kən-ˈtrer-ē-ən, kän-\

Function: noun

Date: 1657

: a person who takes a contrary position or attitude; specifically : an investor who buys shares of stock when most others are selling and sells when others are buying

— contrarian adjective

— con·trar·i·an·ism \-ə-ˌniz-əm\ noun