Meaning of contrarianism | Babel Free
Definitions
A pattern of stubbornly adopting contrary, nonconforming viewpoints; the beliefs and practices of a contrarian.
Equivalents
Suomi
vastavirta
Examples
“Kelly, who specialised in implacable unreason about climate change⟳ before his conversion to stubborn contrarianism about various Covid remedies – contrarianism at odds with the views of designated experts including Australia’s chief medical officer – speaks to a constituency the Coalition wants to court: a group of voters tempted to vote⟳ for rightwing protest⟳ parties rather than the Liberals and the Nationals.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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