English Explanatory Dictionary

contrarianism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A pattern of stubbornly adopting contrary, nonconforming viewpoints; the beliefs and practices of a contrarian.

Word forms

contrarianism contrarianisms

Etymology

From contrarian + -ism.

Related words

oppositional defiant disorder

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