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Contrarian

usgb/kənˈtreriən/Volume
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Critical StancePlay
Often implies a person takes a skeptical view of the general consensus. SlideDespite its popularity, he took a contrarian stance on the issue.
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Useful in discussions to show you understand all sides of an argument. SlideShe played the contrarian to challenge the team's assumptions.
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Not Always NegativePlay
Contrarians can be positive, often bringing new ideas where others follow the crowd. SlideHis contrarian approach solved the problem when traditional methods failed.
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